LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jillian McGuire 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
Jillian McGuire 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, Jillian "Jill" McGuire graduated from Bishop Maginn High
School in 1999; she played volleyball and basketball, and was named to
the Section 2 Class A All-Tournament Team her senior year for basket-
ball; and
WHEREAS, Also in her senior year, Jill McGuire was named a News Chan-
nel 13 All-Star; she was given the Distinguished Athlete award and was
named MVP of the Shaker High School tournament in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Jill McGuire was also named to the All Tournament Team for
the Holiday Hoops Tournament at Hudson Valley; she was placed on the
Second team by the TIMES UNION in 1999; and
WHEREAS, A 1999 MVP for Bishop Maginn, Jill McGuire was given the 110%
award for the 1996-97 season, and the Outstanding Defensive Player award
for the 1997-98 season; a member of the Empire State Team in 1998, she
went to Niagara University on a basketball scholarship; and
WHEREAS, A teacher within the Albany City School District, Jill
McGuire also coaches at Albany High School; she is a true asset to soci-
ety; 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 Jillian McGuire upon the occasion of being inducted into the Bish-
op Maginn High School Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jillian McGuire.