LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 145th Kings County Memorial Day
Parade on May 28, 2012, and honoring Michael R. Long upon the occasion
of his designation as the Grand Marshal of the Parade

WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its
borders resonates with the rich and noble history of New York State and
this nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend events which symbolize the historical, social and cultural
development of this great State and embody the spirit of the principles
upon which this nation was founded, and to applaud individuals who have
dedicated their life's work in support and furtherance of those princi-
ples; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 145th Kings County Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2012, and
honoring Michael R. Long upon the occasion of his designation as the
Grand Marshal of the Parade; and
WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of the
month of May, we honor those Americans who gave their lives in defense
of their country, whether in the Civil War which divided our nation or
in times of war since that time, and in times of peace, in police
actions and minor skirmishes, in peacekeeping roles and in missions to
foreign lands to uphold the cherished principles of liberty and democra-
cy upon which our grand Republic was founded; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Grand Marshal of the Kings County Memo-
rial Day Parade, Michael R. Long attended Richmond Hill High School in
Queens; he served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was
honorably discharged in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Michael R. Long was a small businessman in Bay Ridge, Brook-
lyn; in 1963, he married the former Eileen Dougherty; they have nine
children, Michael, Matthew, James, Robert, Christopher, Francis, Edward,
Eileen and Maureen, and 10 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In 1975, Mr. Long was elected to one term as the Chairman of
Community School Board 19 in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Michael R.
Long is the Chairman of Daytop International and Vice President of the
Board of Directors for Holy Angels Academy in Bay Ridge; and
WHEREAS, He has also been active in numerous civic and charitable
organizations including serving as Vice Chairman of the 5th Avenue BID
(Business Improvement District) and Vice Chairman of the Friends of Fort
Hamilton Army Base, the Dyker Heights Civic Association, the American
Legion, the Guild for Exceptional Children and a member of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, Division 22; and
WHEREAS, Michael R. Long has received several awards for his service
to the community including the Knights of Columbus Pro Patria Award, the
Bishop Mugavero CYO Award, and the Kiwanis Club Man of the Year Award;
and
WHEREAS, As we observe and remember our deceased veterans on Memorial
Day, we recall their brave and noble deeds which have served to maintain
our most precious and cherished freedoms and honor those who continue to
work diligently to support and sustain them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 145th Kings County Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2012,
and honoring Michael R. Long upon the occasion of his designation as the
Grand Marshal of the Parade; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael R. Long and to the Kings County Memorial Day Parade
Committee.