LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 175th Anniversary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, to be
celebrated on May 4, 2011, at the Doubleday's Restaurant & Sports
Grille, in Dobbs Ferry, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Ancient Order of Hibernians is the oldest and largest
Irish-American organization in the United States with approximately
100,000 members nationwide; their motto is, "Friendship, Unity and True
Christian Charity."; the Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized on
May 14, 1836 at St. James Church in New York City in order to protect
the Catholic Church and Irish Catholic immigrants from a mounting threat
of bigotry and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, The Ancient Order of Hibernians became involved in the New
York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade in 1853; the organization went on
to become the parade's main organizer and chief sponsor for next 150
years; and
WHEREAS, The Ancient Order of Hibernians established a Division in the
City of Yonkers on November 1, 1890; Division One of Yonkers is named
after Myles Scully, who served as Yonkers Police Lieutenant and was an
Irish-American community leader; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Myles Scully Division
One of Yonkers continues to carry on the proud work of the organization,
through its promotion of Irish culture and history; it also donates a
significant amount to Irish and Catholic charities throughout Yonkers;
and
WHEREAS, Currently, the Officers of Division One are: President Kevin
Ellis, Vice-President Thomas Allison, Recording Secretary Robert Eggen,
Financial Secretary Daniel Mulvey, Treasurer Michael Morley, Chairman of
the Standing Committee Kevin Hartnett, Marshall John Ellis and Sentinel
Jack McDonald; and
WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction such as the Ancient
Order of Hibernians Myles Scully Division One of Yonkers provide a model
for enhancing the quality of life in the community and, as such, merit
the grateful praise of the community of the State of New York; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned officers of the Ancient Order of Hiberni-
ans Myles Scully Division One of Yonkers.