LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carol Lemmon upon the occasion of her
designation as Deputy Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's
Day Parade on March 27, 2011

WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time for people of all nationalities and
generations to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of
the Irish people throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and provides opportunity for
people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Carol Lemmon upon the occasion of her designation as Deputy Marshal of
the 18th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Sunday,
March 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Carol Lemmon was born and raised in Bay Ridge; a lifelong
member of St. Ephrem's parish, she attended P.S. 170 Grammar School,
McKinley Junior High School and Bay Ridge High School; and
WHEREAS, Carol Lemmon started her career at First National Bank, then
went on to work for Kraft Foods for 13 years; her last job lasted for 33
years at Sudler & Hennessey Pharmaceutical Company from where she
retired five years ago working as a bookkeeper; and
WHEREAS, Carol Lemmon is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Sheridan
Council where she has been Treasurer for many years; she is also a
Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Christian Awareness Program at
St. Ephrems; she has been a member of the LAOH Division 22 for many
years; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Carol Lemmon has been called
upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Carol
Lemmon over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her five younger brothers, her
11 nieces and nephews, as well as her 16 great nieces and nephews, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Carol Lemmon embodies the spirit and the
cherished ideals and values of Irish-Americans of this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carol Lemmon upon the occasion of her designation as the Deputy
Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol Lemmon.