LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brother John McGrory upon the occasion
of the 25th Anniversary of making his vows as a Marianist

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
the Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern
and selfless devotion of those who commit their energies and purpose to
the ministry and to the education of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Brother John
McGrory upon the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of making his vows as
a Marianist, a member of the Roman Catholic Society of Mary of Paris, to
be celebrated on Sunday, May 20, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Brother John McGrory was born in Queens, New York and moved
to Stewart Manor when he was seven years old; in 1980, he entered Chami-
nade High School in Mineola as a freshman, where he joined the Speech
and Debate Club; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, Brother John graduated and entered the Marianist
Community at Chaminade; he professed his first vows on May 18, 1987, and
his perpetual vows in 1991; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Brother John began working at Chaminade High School
as the Librarian; since that time, he has taught Latin, German, and
Religion; and
WHEREAS, Brother John has also been the Assistant Speech and Debate
Moderator for 22 years, and has coached thousands of students, many to
State and National awards and, for his work, he has earned two diamonds
from the National Forensic League; and
WHEREAS, Brother John, in addition, currently serves as Secretary-
Treasurer of the Long Island Forensic Association, President of the
Catholic Forensic League of Rockville Centre, District Chairman of the
New York City National Forensic League, and State Coordinator of the New
York State Forensic League; and
WHEREAS, Brother John is also involved with Boy Scouts of America,
serving as Associate Venture Crew Advisor for Crew 412 and as Chaplain
of the Onteora Scout Reservation and, he celebrates his 25th Anniversary
as a Marianist this year; and
WHEREAS, Brother John McGrory has demonstrated a spirit of charity and
compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment in conducting his
administrative, educational and spiritual duties, while always display-
ing the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and
dedication; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend them for the
edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Brother John McGrory upon the occasion of the 25th Anniversary
of making his vows as a Marianist, noting his unremitting and compas-
sionate faith, his commitment to his students, and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of continued purposeful
success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brother John McGrory.