LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending James Driscoll upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Queens Historical Society
on May 6, 2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, James Driscoll has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend James Dris-
coll upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Queens Historical Society on Sunday, May 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, James Driscoll earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St.
John's University and his Master of Arts degree from Hunter College; and
WHEREAS, A social studies teacher, James Driscoll taught in the New
York City Public School System for 25 years; his last 10 years were at
William Cullen Bryant High School in Astoria; and
WHEREAS, James Driscoll has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, James Driscoll has been a member of the Queens Historical
Society Board of Trustees for over twelve years, serving in numerous
capacities including Vice-President of History, President, and Chairman
of the Underground Railroad; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, James Driscoll has served as Vice President of the
Voelker-Orth Museum since 1998; and
WHEREAS, James Driscoll has co-authored several publications including
ANGELS OF DELIVERANCE: THE STORY OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN QUEENS,
LONG ISLAND AND BEYOND; THE ROAD TO FREEDOM: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN
NEW YORK STATE; and THE FRIENDS OF FREEDOM: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN
QUEENS AND ON LONG ISLAND; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, James Driscoll has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which James Driscoll has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend James Driscoll upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Queens Historical Society; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Driscoll.