Assembly Resolution No. 1067

BY: M. of A. Cusick

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Brian Conroy upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on June 4, 2022

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Conroy upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; this milestone event will be held on Saturday, June 4,
2022; and

WHEREAS, The couple met at Kathleen's eighth grade graduation dance
which was held at Blessed Sacrament School on June 28, 1966; Brian
played guitar in the band, and asked Kathleen for a soda, and it was the
start of a magnificent lifelong story; and

WHEREAS, Brian Conroy is retired from his illustrious career with
the New York City Department of Corrections where he was a Warden at
Rikers Island for over 25 years; Kathleen Conroy owned a children's
boutique, called Petite Bebe, and throughout the years, held various
jobs; currently, she is employed with the New York State Assembly where
she has worked for over two decades; and

WHEREAS, Giving back to the community they love, Brian Conroy was a
coach to Nonpareil and B & A Jewelers in the Staten Island Touch Tackle
League for many years, and Kathleen Conroy coached the first girls'
softball team for St. Mary's School, Rosebank; and

WHEREAS, A life-long Giants fan, Brian Conroy is a former member of
the Great Kills Yacht Club and enjoys fishing; Kathleen Conroy
volunteers for the Make a Wish Foundation at the Statten, where she has
sponsored numerous fundraisers; and

WHEREAS, Brian and Kathleen Conroy are the proud parents of two
wonderful children, a daughter, Maureen (Tommy) and a son, Brian Jr.; in
addition, they are also the loving grandparents of two beautiful
granddaughters, Aileen and Coleen; and

WHEREAS, Always a tower of strength, support, understanding and
limitless love for their family; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Conroy have lived
and continue to live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace,
always demonstrating a deep and continuing concern for human values and
ideals, and in doing so, have inspired others to do the same; and

WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard
work and spirit this couple has invested in their marriage; and

WHEREAS, They have passed these same values to their loved ones,
producing a family that is close-knit and supportive of its individual
members, public-minded in its relations to the community and committed
to the ideals of citizenship upon which this Nation was founded; and


WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Conroy have touched the lives of their
family and many friends through the shining example of their marriage,
which is a testament to the devotion and admiration which they possess
for one another; and

WHEREAS, The longevity of this enduring marriage truly marks a
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when an
occasion of such importance is brought to our attention, the same should
be memorialized by us for the edification and emulation of others; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Brian Conroy upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Conroy.