LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel Prince upon the occasion of his
designation as Grand 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
Daniel Prince upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of
the 18th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Sunday,
March 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Danny Prince was born and raised in Brooklyn; he attended St.
Thomas Aquinas Grammar School and James Madison High School; in 1967, he
joined the United States Navy, and in 1974, he joined the United States
Coast Guard Reserve and retired as Chief Petty Officer Port Security; he
has a total of 39 years of service with both the United States Navy and
United States Coast Guard Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Danny Prince's true calling came in 1973 when he joined the
New York City Fire Department and spent the next 35 years of his life
serving in various posts; first he served with Ladder Company 156 for 23
years and later at Safety Battalion 2 & 1; and
WHEREAS, While working for the Department, Danny Prince continued his
education earning an associate degree in applied science from New York
Technical College in 1977; then he received a Bachelor of Science degree
in Fire Science from John Jay College in 1980; he is past President of
The Fire Science Society of New York; and
WHEREAS, Danny Prince currently holds positions or affiliations with
The Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance, the Emerald Society, the Anchor Club,
the Columbian Society, the Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, the
Friends of Firefighters and the Fire Family Transport Foundation; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Daniel Prince 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 Daniel
Prince over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Deborah, their chil-
dren, Daniel and Heather, as well as their grandchildren, Grace,
Matthew, Kaitlin, Dominic, Brielle, and Alex, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Grand Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Daniel Prince 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 Daniel Prince upon the occasion of his designation as the Grand
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 Daniel Prince.