LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patrick T. McAsey upon the occasion of
his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to the Long
Island Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Patrick T. McAsey upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of
distinguished service to the Long Island Chapter of the Arthritis Foun-
dation, to be celebrated at a retirement reception on Thursday, February
2, 2012, at Bertucci's in Melville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Patrick T. McAsey
earned his undergraduate degree from Marquette University; after gradu-
ation, he served for two years with Volunteers In Service to America in
Denver, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Moving to Long Island in 1972, Patrick T. McAsey served for
ten years as Director of Field Services with the American Cancer Socie-
ty; during that time, he pursued and graduated with a master's degree in
Professional Studies, Human Relations from New York Institute of Tech-
nology in Old Westbury; and
WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Patrick T. McAsey rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Long Island Chapter of the
Arthritis Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as President of the Arthritis Foundation,
Long Island Chapter, Patrick T. McAsey served with loyalty, honor and
distinction; and
WHEREAS, Under Patrick T. McAsey's able leadership, the Long Island
Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation has seen significant financial
growth; and
WHEREAS, Patrick T. McAsey was responsible for all aspects of the Long
Island organization including fund raising and administration, as well
as Board recruitment and management; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his term, Patrick T. McAsey has served on many
National Arthritis Foundation committees and task groups; most recently
in 2010, he assisted in the reorganization to a Regional structure; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Patrick T. McAsey was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Patricia, and their
two children, Meghan and James, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Long Island Chapter of the Arthri-
tis Foundation, Patrick T. McAsey earned the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Patrick T. McAsey upon the occasion of his retirement after 30
years of distinguished service to the Long Island Chapter of the Arthri-
tis Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patrick T. McAsey.