LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Richard T. Marini 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
Richard T. Marini 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, Richard Marini is a 1970 graduate of Vincentian Institute;
while there, he played three years of football as an offensive and
defensive lineman; he was a second team selection to the All-Albany
Team; in addition, he was a two-year member of Varsity Club and partic-
ipated in intramural sports for three years; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Vincentian Institute, Richard Marini
attended Siena College where he was a two-year football starter at
offensive guard; he also played rugby at Siena for two years and was the
starting scrum forward in the club's inaugural season; and
WHEREAS, After college, Richard Marini became the starting offensive
guard for the Metro Mallers Semi-Pro Football team for two years; he
also played as the starting offensive guard/center for the Uncle Sam
Semi-Pro football team in the Empire Football League; and
WHEREAS, The Uncle Sam Team had 3 consecutive championship seasons and
became the first undefeated champion in the history of the Empire Foot-
ball League; Richard Marini also enjoyed serving three years as an
assistant coach for Colonie Pop Warner football; and
WHEREAS, Currently Richard Marini is a CPA Professional and the Chief
Financial Officer of Northeast Parent and Child Society, Inc.; in 2010,
he was a "CFO of the Year" finalist as selected by the BUSINESS REVIEW;
he is also an audit committee member and financial expert for Seton
Health Systems, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Fran, and their chil-
dren, Liz and Chris, 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 Richard T. Marini 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 Richard T. Marini.