LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marvin Kenneally 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
Marvin Kenneally 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, Marvin Kenneally was a 1961 graduate of Vincentian Institute;
while there he was a four-year letterman as a lineman in football and
earned the All-City Lineman title; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Kenneally was also a four-year letterman in outdoor
track, in the 12-pound shot put and the discus; he was the first owner
of the Albany City Champion title in the 12-pound event with a shot
record of 57'10 1/2"; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Kenneally was the Albany Catholic Diocesan Champion
with the 12-pound shot put and discus and was undefeated in both events;
he also became an Eastern States In-Door Champion Entrant; in addition,
he tied for 1st place as the Schenectady Eddy Meet Champion in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Kenneally was a perennial New Paltz Invitational
Winner and an undefeated Dual Meet Champion; during his time in high
school, no one else in the TriCounty area had put the 12-pound shot put
at 60'0"; he unofficially accomplished that in practice behind the
Vincentian Institute grade school; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Vincentian Institute, Marvin Kenneally
attended college at East Texas State in Commerce, Texas, as well as
Idaho State in Pokatella, Idaho; he enjoyed volunteering both at Telecom
Pioneers (formerly Telephone Pioneers of America) and Saint John the
Evangelist School; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Marvin Kenneally turned his love of
children into a career as a child care worker at Vanderhyden Hall in
Poestenkill, New York; 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 Marvin Kenneally upon the occasion of being inducted into the
Bishop Magninn High School Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marvin Kenneally.