LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel Leyden 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 Leyden 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 Leyden is a 1967 graduate of Vincentian Institute;
while there he played both basketball and baseball; from 1966-1967, he
was a guard on the varsity basketball team and he was the co-captain of
the team in 1967; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Leyden also was the starting pitcher of the varsity
baseball team in 1965, 1966 and in 1967; after high school, he played
American Legion Baseball at Fort Orange Post and received the "Past
Commander's Award for Sportsmanship" in 1967; and
WHEREAS, While attending the College of Holy Cross, Daniel Leyden
played varsity baseball as a starting pitcher in 1969, 1970 and 1971; he
was also the starting pitcher for the Trading Ports from 1969-1973 in
the Albany Twilight League and received the Rookie of the Year award in
1969; 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 Leyden 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 Leyden.