LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of James T. Molloy, distin-
guished 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, James T. Molloy died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at the age of
75; and
WHEREAS, Son of Matthew Molloy and Catherine Hayden Molloy, James T.
Molloy was born in 1936, in South Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo, New York,
James T. Molloy worked on the Waterfront Grain elevators after high
school; and
WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, James T. Molloy joined
the Buffalo Fire Department, becoming a member of AFL-CIO, the Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Longshoremen, and the International Association of
Fire Fighters; and
WHEREAS, While at the Buffalo Fire Department, James T. Molloy paid
his way through school at Canisius College, a Jesuit institution in
Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, After pursuing studies at St. John's University Law School,
James T. Molloy worked as a teacher in the cities of Buffalo and Lacka-
wanna; he also worked in the office of Erie County District Attorney
where he met his wife, Roseanne; and
WHEREAS, At age 27, James T. Molloy became the youngest democrat in
New York State to serve as Party Zone Chairman; and
WHEREAS, In 1968, James T. Molloy went to Washington D.C. at the invi-
tation of Congressman John Rooney to work in the house finance office;
and
WHEREAS, James T. Molloy was elected to the prestigious post of House
Doorkeeper where he served from 1974 to 1994; during this time, James
Molloy served as a primary aide to House Speakers Carl Albert, Tip
O'Neil, James Wright, and Tom Foley; and
WHEREAS, James T. Molloy was the last of 30 people to hold the posi-
tion of Doorkeeper from its establishment in 1789 to its elimination in
1995; he served as House Doorkeeper from the 93rd Congress to the 103rd
Congress; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Doorkeeper, James T. Molloy coordinated
seventy-one joint sessions of Congress, introduced all visiting heads of
state, and introduced six presidents; and
WHEREAS, James T. Molloy served during the presidencies of Richard
Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and
Bill Clinton; and
WHEREAS, For nearly 30 years, James T. Molloy was one of the finest
public servants in Washington D.C.; and
WHEREAS, James T. Molloy distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable man was awarded the President's Award from
the New York State Federation of Police, an Honorary Degree from Canisi-
us College in 1995, the Outstanding Citizen Award from New York State
AFL-CIO, and the United States Senate Youth Alumni Association Outstand-
ing Service Award; and
WHEREAS, James T. Molloy's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, James T. Molloy 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 James T. Molloy, 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 James T. Molloy.