LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Past Grand Knight Bernard Hennelly
upon the occasion of his designation for special honor by Knights of
Columbus Our Lady of the Island, Council 6911 of Massapequa Park, New
York, at a Testimonial Dinner on April 3, 2011

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, Bernard Hennelly 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 Past Grand
Knight Bernard Hennelly upon the occasion of his designation for special
honor by Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Island, Council 6911 of
Massapequa Park, New York, at a Testimonial Dinner to be held at The
Sterling in Bethpage on Sunday, April 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic organ-
ization with over 1.8 million members worldwide; it is dedicated to
working for the Catholic Church, community, and fellowman; each year the
Knights of Columbus contributes several million dollars and well over 60
million hours of personal service to charitable and benevolent activ-
ities; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Hennelly has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to the Knights of Columbus and to countless other civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Hennelly's active involvement in the Long Island
community and in the Knights of Columbus has benefited both; he has
served the Knights of Columbus in numerous capacities, including Grand
Knight of Our Lady of the Island, Council 6911; he has served ably in
that position and has helped to make Our Lady of the Island Council an
organization recognized with pride throughout the Massapequa community;
and
WHEREAS, Bernard Hennelly's service as Grand Knight has been charac-
terized by his exemplary leadership and has been instrumental in the
continued success of Our Lady of the Island, Council 6911; he has accom-
plished many deeds of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in keep-
ing with the mission of the Knights of Columbus and has been a strong
advocate of its programs and of community awareness; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his Knights of Columbus
service, a period of constructive involvement, Past Grand Knight Bernard
Hennelly 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 Bernard Hennelly has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Past Grand Knight Bernard Hennelly upon the occasion of his
designation for special honor by Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the
Island, Council 6911 of Massapequa Park at a Testimonial Dinner on April
3, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bernard Hennelly.