LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel Lynch 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
Daniel Lynch 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, Daniel Lynch is a 1995 graduate of Bishop Maginn High School;
in high school, he played basketball and golf; as a basketball player,
he received the Corning Cup Classic All Star award both in 1994 and
1995; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Lynch earned the Sports Foundation Scholar Athlete
Award in 1995 and in the same year, received the Outstanding Student
Athlete Award and Honorable Mention All Big Ten; he also participated in
the Exceptional Senior All Star Game in the same year; and
WHEREAS, As a golf athlete, Daniel Lynch qualified for the Sectional
Tournaments in 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994; he was the team's Most Valu-
able Player from 1992-1994; in 1995, he received the Lou Torre Memorial
Golf Scholarship Award; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Bishop Maginn, Daniel Lynch attended
the State University of New York at Albany, graduating cum laude in
1999; he then continued on to Albany Law School and graduated from there
in 2002; since 2002, he has held the position of Assistant District
Attorney for Albany County; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Lynch has maintained his passion for basketball and
golf; he coached the Bishop Maginn Varsity Golf Team from 1997 to 2000,
and also coached the Bishop Maginn JV Basketball Team from 1998-2004;
and
WHEREAS, Daniel Lynch coached the LaSalle Institute JV Basketball Team
from 2008-2009; currently, he is the varsity assistant basketball coach
at LaSalle Institute and has held that position since 2009; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his parents, John F. and Karol,
his brother John K., and his sisters, Sara and Maegan, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Daniel Lynch 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 Daniel Lynch.