LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Fiona Forde 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
Fiona Forde 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, Fiona Forde (nee O'Carolan) hails from Aghyaran, Co. Tyrone,
and is one of nine children; she attended St. Eugene's High School in
Castlederg followed by the North West College in Derry; she moved to New
York in 1994 under the Bruce Morrison Lottery Visa to live with her
sister Bernadette, and they both later became American citizens in 2000;
and
WHEREAS, Fiona Forde is a proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of
Hibernians Division 22; she assists with fund-raising for the Division
and is a regular at the monthly meetings and marches in the Bay Ridge
St. Patrick's day parades; since arriving in Brooklyn, she has always
attended the Bloody Sunday Mass and the march from the OLPH to the Irish
Haven; and
WHEREAS, Since 1994, Fiona Forde has been working at Credit Suisse as
an Executive Assistant; she also assists with many charitable events at
Credit Suisse in helping the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Jim, who feels
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements;
and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Fiona Forde 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 Fiona Forde 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 Fiona Forde.