Assembly Resolution No. 429

BY: M. of A. Galef

HONORING Edward Hallisey upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the New York
State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Edward
Hallisey upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers
Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in
the Egg, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during
National Older Americans Month; and

WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape
our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our
freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have
better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more
visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Edward Hallisey proudly served his country as a member of
the United States Navy for eight years patrolling the coast of Nova
Scotia to the Caribbean Islands for enemy submarines; and

WHEREAS, Upon his discharge, Edward Hallisey worked throughout
Brewster, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut, as a civil engineer; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed man has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Edward Hallisey has been a
lifelong member of the Lake Carmel Fire Department and currently holds a
position on the Lake Carmel Fire Police; in addition, he is a
participant of the Putnam County Fire Police Response Team and the RSVP
Volunteer Medical Transportation Program; and

WHEREAS, For the past five years, Edward Hallisey has been a
volunteer member of the Friends of the Senior Citizens of Putnam County
Board; in this capacity, he attends monthly meetings and participates in
fundraising events to help supplement funds for the Office for Senior
Resources; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Edward Hallisey has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of over 50 years,
Fran, their four children and their seven grandchildren, who have all
shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Edward Hallisey has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Edward Hallisey, a very active and industrious man, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those he serves through his
volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of
experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edward Hallisey upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Edward Hallisey.