LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Irving William Halleran,
Pearl Harbor survivor, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Irving William "Bill" Halleran of North Merrick, New York,
died on Friday, December 9, 2011, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Irving William Halleran distinguished himself in his profes-
sion and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Irving William Halleran's commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Irving William Halleran is survived by his wife, Rose Marie
Halleran; and his three sons, William D. (Betty) Halleran, Frank (the
late Carol) Halleran and Scott (Linda) Halleran; as well as eight grand-
children, Tina Thomann, Bill Jr., Rick, Beth, Tom, Elizabeth, Scott Jr.
and Emily, and 10 great-grandchildren, Garrit, Emilee, Issac, Tanner,
Brock, Caleb, Blake, Madison, Jessica and Felicia; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Irving William Halleran leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Irving William Halleran, Pearl Harbor survivor,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Irving William Halleran.