LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patrick Franklin upon the occasion of
his induction into the Bishop Maginn High School Hall of Fame on May 1,
2015

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and
organizations that provide exemplary service, whether through partic-
ipation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in
their profession or other endeavors, or through a lifetime of good citi-
zenship; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Patrick Frank-
lin upon the occasion of his induction into the Bishop Maginn High
School Hall of Fame, celebrated at its Induction Dinner on Friday, May
1, 2015, at Shaker Ridge Country Club, Albany, New York; in addition, he
received the illustrious Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Franklin is a 1966 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey;
and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and in the
great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good
works of those civic-minded community members who dedicate their lives
and career to the service of others; 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
the Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Patrick Franklin upon the occasion of his induction into the Bish-
op Maginn High School Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patrick Franklin.