LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brian McCoy 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
Brian McCoy 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, Brian "Weo" McCoy is a 1982 graduate of Bishop Maginn High
School; he was a three-year varsity starter and letter winner as a
Defensive Linebacker and Offensive Tight End; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his varsity football career, Brian McCoy was
recognized by the coaching staff for his outstanding accomplishments on
offense and especially on defense where he consistently excelled; he
received "Post Game Awards" against tough opponents such as CBA, Troy,
Linton, Mt. Pleasant and Bishop Gibbons for his outstanding defensive
play; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, his senior year, Brian McCoy was named to the KNICK-
ERBOCKER NEWS All Metroland Team, THE TROY RECORD All Area Grid Team and
the TIMES UNION All-Capitaland Team at the Linebacker position; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Bishop Maginn, Brian McCoy carried on
the Maginn tradition by serving his community through his association
with Albany Pop Warner football, which he continues today; this is a
tradition that was started by his father, Donald McCoy, who was one of
the founders of the Albany Pop Warner program; and
WHEREAS, Brian McCoy is a mentor and a coach to all players who are
both great and to those who are problematic with football and life in
general; his accomplishments off the field are evident through his
hundreds of hours of community service in Pop Warner and providing secu-
rity for charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife and two daughters, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, As he joins his brother, Kevin, Class of 1979, as a member of
the Bishop Maginn Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Brian McCoy believes
that the traditions that he was taught both on and off the football
field at Bishop Maginn, gave him the foundation to be a "workhorse",
great husband and father, and dedicated man to his entire family; 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 Brian McCoy 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 Brian McCoy.