LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William Ryan upon the occasion of his
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
William Ryan upon the occasion of his 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, Tracing his Irish roots back to County Cork and County Limer-
ick, William Ryan was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; he
attended OLPH Grammar School, Xaverian High School and Pace University;
and
WHEREAS, Honorably serving as a United States Army Sergeant in the
Military Police Corps, William Ryan has been an employee with the New
York City Transit Authority for the past 17 years; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, William Ryan has been called
upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by
William Ryan over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his children, Maureen, Billy
and Kellianne, his parents, Bill and Patricia, and his three sisters,
Diane, Linda and Joanne, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, William Ryan 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 William Ryan upon the occasion of his 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 William Ryan.