LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Daniel J. Denihan upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition on May 26, 2011

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Daniel J. Denihan upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Tomorrow's Hope Foundation to be celebrated at its Stars
for Students Scholarship Gala at the RXR Plaza in Uniondale, New York on
Thursday, May 26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Tomorrow's Hope Foundation is to ensure the
excellence as well as the continuance of Catholic elementary schools on
Long Island, by increasing awareness and by providing scholarships and
program funding for the needs of students and schools throughout the
Diocese of Rockville Centre; its goal is to give more children the
opportunity to enjoy the advantages of an elementary Catholic school
education; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Daniel J. Denihan is the Managing Director of
Tenth Avenue Holdings; as a co-owner of Affinia Hospitality for over
forty years, he has held a number of functional and leadership roles in
hotel management, operations, sales and marketing, and Human Resources;
he remains passionate about developing sustainable relationships with
employees, clients, vendors, and business associates; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Denihan has been faithfully committed to multiple
institutions and organizations throughout the years, some of which
include St. Francis Hospital & Mercy Medical Center, St. Aloysius School
in Harlem, Boston College, Boy's Town New York, the Jesuit Collabora-
tive, and the Catholic Medical Mission Board; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Denihan is a proud recipient of the Catholic Big
Brothers Dwight Darcy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Phillip Callan
Award for Volunteerism at Boston College; in addition, he was inducted
into the Xavier High School Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, of 35 years, Kath-
leen, their five children, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Denihan attributes his achievements to his life-
long Catholic school education at St. Mary's Grammar School, Xavier High
School and Boston College; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment
toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as
role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Daniel J. Denihan upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition on May 26, 2011; and
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel J. Denihan.