LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William Brockley upon the occasion of
being inducted into the Bishop Maginn High School Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge institutions and individuals of remarkable integri-
ty and character who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State with their strong contributions to the community and model
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educa-
tors, and administrators, to provide the highest quality education for
students is the hallmark and tradition of Bishop Maginn High School; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
William Brockley upon the occasion of being inducted into the Bishop
Maginn High School Hall of Fame on Friday, May 6, 2011, at the Shaker
Ridge Country Club in Loudonville, New York; and
WHEREAS, This special event is to honor former student-athletes,
distinguished alumni, and alumni who have demonstrated outstanding
service from Bishop Maginn and its heritage schools: St. Joseph's, St.
Ann's, Cathedral Academy, St. John's, Cardinal McCloskey, and Vincentian
Institute; and
WHEREAS, William Brockley is a 1967 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy;
during high school, he received varsity letters for playing four years
of baseball and two years of basketball; vice president of his senior
class, he was an outstanding two-sport athlete who was an integral part
of a very successful St. Joseph's athletic program; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, William Brockley joined the United States
Army; after his term in the service, he began working for Niagara Mohawk
where he stayed for 20 years; after that, he started working for PSEG
and retired from there 10 years later in October of 2010; and
WHEREAS, A long time member of the Hall of Fame committee representing
St. Joseph's Academy, William Brockley has been married to his wife,
Pat, for 30 years and has two children, Kevin and Karen, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; 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 Brockley upon the occasion of being inducted into the
Bishop Maginn High School Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Brockley.