LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Greehy upon the occasion of being
named Aide to the Grand Marshal for the New York City 2012 St. Patrick's
Day Parade on March 17, 2012

WHEREAS, Saint Patrick's Day is a time for people of all nationalities
and generations to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage
of the Irish people throughout these United States; and
WHEREAS, A Saint Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland and highlights the many
contributions and historical accomplishments of the Irish community in
this diverse land; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John Greehy
upon the occasion of being named Aide to the Grand Marshal for the New
York City 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Each Aide to the Grand Marshal represents a different county;
John Greehy was selected to represent Orange County by Division 2 of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians(AOH), where he is a long-time member and
past president; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Cornwall, New York, John Greehy spent part of
his childhood in Ireland before returning to the United States in 1959;
and
WHEREAS, John Greehy honorably served his country as a military
policeman for two years in the 1960s, followed by 30 years as a New York
City firefighter in East Harlem; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, John Greehy
has marched in numerous New York City St. Patrick's Day Parades with a
group from County Cork, and later with his fire company; after his
retirement, he marched in the parade with other members of the AOH; and
WHEREAS, Each year as we honor Saint Patrick, whose life mirrored a
deep and abiding example of the challenges of sainthood, we are mindful
of the history of the Irish people and their struggle against
oppression, religious intolerance and political, social and economic
barriers; and
WHEREAS, A Saint Patrick's Day Parade celebrates the spirit, purity
and strength of the Irish Culture and its fine traditions and provides
an opportunity for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride
and pageantry; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice to serve as Aide to the Grand Marshal at the
New York City 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Parade, John Greehy embodies the
spirit and the cherished ideals and values of Irish-Americans of this
great State and Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John Greehy upon the occasion of being named Aide to the Grand
Marshal for the New York City 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March
17, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Greehy.