LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John P. O'Shea upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2012 Dutchess County Distinguished Citi-
zen Award by the Boy Scouts of America, Hudson Valley Council

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, John P. O'Shea 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 honor John P. O'Shea
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2012 Dutchess
County Distinguished Citizen Award by the Boy Scouts of America, Hudson
Valley Council, to be celebrated at a reception on Tuesday, June 26,
2012 at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America's prestigious Distinguished Citizen
Award is presented to individuals and organizations, who exemplify in
their daily lives the ideals found within the Boy Scout Oath and Law;
and
WHEREAS, John P. O'Shea received a Bachelor of Science degree from
Fordham University in 1951; following graduation, he enlisted in the
United States Navy where he honorably served his country while assigned
to the destroyer USS Ingraham, serving for 35 months including service
with the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean and the Seventh Fleet in
Korea; and
WHEREAS, Upon release from active duty in 1955, John P. O'Shea joined
the active reserve program serving in various capacities including
Commanding Officer assignments with two reserve divisions; he retired in
1974 with the rank of Commander; and
WHEREAS, In his civilian life, John P. O'Shea accepted a position with
the insurance firm of Marshall and Sterling, Inc. as an Account Execu-
tive; he was named Vice President in 1970, President in 1980 and Chair-
man in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Through his luminous leadership, John P. O'Shea was instru-
mental in the growth of the company, that now has 20 branches in New
York and the U.S. Virgin Islands and is ranked among the 50 largest
agencies in the nation; and
WHEREAS, John P. O'Shea 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, A valued and involved member of his community, John P. O'Shea
is a member of the Poughkeepsie Rotary Club and the United Way; and
WHEREAS, John P. O'Shea has previously served on numerous other boards
and committees, including the Board of Governors, the Vassar Brothers
Medical Center's Hospital Association, and the Marist College Board of
Trustees, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, John P. O'Shea has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Nancy, their chil-
dren, Michael, Patricia, Stephen, and Sandra, as well as their seven
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which John P. O'Shea has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John P. O'Shea upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2012 Dutchess County Distinguished Citizen Award by the Boy
Scouts of America, Hudson Valley Council; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John P. O'Shea.