LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John F. Murray, Jr. upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by Catholic Charities Housing
Office

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 F. Murray, Jr. has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John F.
Murray, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by Catholic Charities Housing Office, to be celebrated at its Hope for
the Homeless Dinner on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Franklin Plaza in
Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, As member and immediate past president of the Board of
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany from 2000-2012, John F.
Murray, Jr. demonstrated his commitment to putting his faith into
action time and time again; and
WHEREAS, John F. Murray, Jr. 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 F.
Murray, Jr. serves as president and chairman of Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
where he has established a charitable foundation supporting community
activities and charitable works throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, John F. Murray, Jr. 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 John F. Murray, Jr. 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
honor John F. Murray, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Catholic Charities Housing Office; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John F. Murray, Jr.