Senate Resolution No. 1570

BY: Senator GOLDEN

COMMENDING Greg Kelly upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Sisters
of Mercy on May 10, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the quality
and character of life in this great Empire State is indelibly enriched
by the faithful and untiring efforts of those individuals who have
helped shape the history of broadcasting in their area; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Greg Kelly upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Sisters of Mercy to be celebrated at its 18th Annual
Evening of Mercy Gala on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at The Yale Club of
New York City; and

WHEREAS, The Sisters of Mercy work passionately to eliminate
poverty, the widespread denial of human rights, the degradation of
earth, the increase in violence and racism, the continued oppression of
women, the abuse of children, the mistreatment of immigrants and the
lack of solidarity among people and nations; and

WHEREAS, In 1991, Greg Kelly earned his Bachelor of Science degree
in Political Science from Fordham University; and

WHEREAS, After his graduation, Greg Kelly proudly served his country
as an attack pilot in the United States Marine Corps from 1991-2011; as
a AV-8B Harrier jet pilot, he amassed 158 aircraft carrier landings and
flew over Iraq in Operation Southern Watch, enforcing the United Nations
imposed "No-Fly Zone"; a licensed commercial pilot, he achieved the rank
of Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Upon his return to the United States, Greg Kelly began his
long and distinguished journalism career as an anchor and reporter for
News Channel 34, the ABC affiliate in Binghamton, New York; he then
worked as a reporter for New York 1 News, where he covered New York City
politics and the September 11th attacks; and

WHEREAS, In 2002, Greg Kelly joined Fox News Channel (FNC) based in
New York; from 2005-2007, he served as a White House correspondent; and

WHEREAS, In this position, Greg Kelly also covered the war in Iraq
extensively, including four long-term assignments in Baghdad; during the
2003 invasion, he was embedded with the United States Army's 3rd
Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade, where he was the first television
reporter to deliver live pictures of United States forces infiltrating
Baghdad, as well as exclusive reports of the storming of Saddam
Hussein's presidential palace; and

WHEREAS, In 2016, Greg Kelly embarked on recording a podcast series
which includes interviews with notable figures from the world of
politics, astrophysics, law enforcement, education and entertainment;
currently, he is a co-host of "Good Day New York" on Fox 5; and


WHEREAS, Greg Kelly has, throughout his career and purposeful life,
served his community with integrity and devotion, continuously striving
to meet the needs of his viewers through entertainment and
enlightenment; and

WHEREAS, When he is not working, Greg Kelly is an active and vital
member of his community; he is a volunteer at the Bowery Mission, The
Kelly Gang, and McDonald's Gospel Fest; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Greg Kelly upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Sisters of Mercy on May 10, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Greg Kelly.