LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Julie Reilly Walsh 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
Julie Reilly Walsh 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, Julie Walsh was born and raised in Brooklyn; a member of St.
Ephrem's Parish, she is the daughter of Gene Reilly of County Longford
and Margaret Reilly of County Cavan and she has five brothers and
sisters; and
WHEREAS, Julie Walsh currently operates the Lief Erickson bar; she is
Treasurer for the LAOH Division 22 and chairs many local fund-raisers;
and
WHEREAS, The Reilly Family has deep roots in the Bay Ridge St
Patrick's Day Parade; Julie Walsh's father, Gene was Co-Grand Marshal in
1998 where her brother, Gene, was one his Aides, her sister Kathy was
Grand Marshal in 2002; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Patrick, their
children, Catherine and Jean, 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, Julie Walsh 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 Julie Reilly Walsh upon the occasion of her 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 Julie Reilly Walsh.