LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Richard J. Keane upon the occasion of
his designation as a Deputy Grand Marshal of the 37th Annual Queens
County St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 3, 2012

WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time for people of all nationalities and
generations to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of
the Irish people throughout these United States; and
WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day Parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and highlights the many
contributions and historical accomplishments of the Irish community in
this diverse land; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Richard J.
Keane upon the occasion of being named a Deputy Grand Marshal of the
37th Annual Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade, to be held on Satur-
day, March 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Also being honored as Deputy Grand Marshals at this year's
Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade are Maureen Donachie, Mary Ellen
Murray, Maurice Landers, Ralph Reed, Mark C. Edwards, Laura Sporny,
Sister Agnes White, C.S.J., Eileen McDonald, and Michael Charles
Schramm, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the 37th Annual Queens County St. Patrick's Day
Parade will honor Kevin O'Brien as Grand Marshal of the parade, Thomas
Flood and Eileen Long-Chelales as Honorary Grand Marshals and Edward
Rice and Paddy McCarthy as Gaels of the Year; and
WHEREAS, All of this year's honorees are fittingly being recognized
for their service in their individual fields to the Irish and Irish-Am-
ericans throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Keane was born to Arthur and Rosemarie Keane on
July 30, 1967 in Brooklyn; he was raised in Marine Park in the St.
Thomas Aquinas Parish and has many fond memories of the beaches of Rock-
away as a child; and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Keane moved to the Rockaways in 1991; he met his
wife Patricia there and they were married at Saint Francis de Sales
Parish in 1995; and
WHEREAS, A Communication Electrician for the New York City Fire
Department, Richard J. Keane is also the Chairman of the New York City
Fire Department Communication Electricians for Local 3 IBEW; he serves
as a Trustee for Local 3 IBEW's Health and Welfare Fund and is also the
Plan Administrator and Trustee for the New York City Fire Department
Communication Workers Annuity Fund Local 3 IBEW; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community as well as in his profession, Richard
J. Keane is a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus; he is an
active participant in many charitable endeavors and gives his time to
many charities throughout the year, most notably the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation for which he has been an active participant in rais-
ing both money and awareness for Juvenile Diabetes for many years; he
also participates in fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis; and
WHEREAS, With Richard J. Keane throughout have been his wife Patricia,
their son Brian, and their daughter Kaitlin, all of whom are proud to be
part of his life and rejoice in his many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Keane truly embodies the spirit and the cherished
ideals and values of Irish-Americans of this great State and nation; it
is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such
noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 J. Keane upon the occasion of his designation as a Deputy
Grand Marshal of the 37th Annual Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade,
to be held on March 3, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard J. Keane.