Honor Brendan Moloney Parade Role

Senate Resolution No. 3964 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMENDING Brendan Moloney upon the occasion of his designation as Deputy Marshal of the 2018 Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who work diligently to preserve and celebrate their rich cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Brendan Moloney upon the occasion of his designation as Deputy Marshal of the 2018 Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade; and WHEREAS, In acknowledgment of this most prestigious appointment, Brendan Moloney will march as Deputy Marshal of the 25th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade down 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday, March 25, 2018; and WHEREAS, The Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade is meant to recognize and celebrate Irish culture, heritage and pride, for those who have emigrated here from the Emerald Isle, the Irish-American community, as well as those who are Irish in spirit; and WHEREAS, Brendan Moloney has always strived to help others and serve the people in his community, whether it be through his church or as a teacher who truly wanted to make a difference in his student's lives; and WHEREAS, Brendan Moloney was born to Edward and Kathleen Moloney in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; he attended St. Patrick's Grammar School, and Xaverian High School, where he was the recipient of the Service Award; and WHEREAS, After graduating, Brendan Moloney earned his degree from St. Joseph's College in downtown Brooklyn; during this time, he was actively involved in Student Government and various clubs, engaged in many leadership building workshops, and traveled for conferences; and WHEREAS, For four years, Brendan Moloney has served as a Catechist for St. Patrick's Religious Education program helping prepare the 8th grade students for their confirmation; and WHEREAS, In September of 2017, Brendan Moloney fulfilled his dream of becoming a Middle School English Language Arts teacher at St. Patrick's Catholic Academy; and WHEREAS, Brendan Moloney is very proud of his Irish-American heritage; his paternal ancestors hail from Co. Tipperary and Co. Cork and his maternal ancestors hail from Co. Leitrim and Co. Limerick; and WHEREAS, After his family won the very first Irish Family of the Year Essay Contest, Brendan Moloney joined the Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Committee in 2014; since that time, he has also become a member of the AOH Division 12, the Knights of Columbus Council 1251, the St. Patrick's Society of Brooklyn, and the NYPD Emerald Society; and WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day Parade reflects and records the ongoing history of the United States and Ireland, and provides an opportunity for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry; and WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal for the Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Brendan Moloney embodies the spirit and the cherished ideals and values of Irish-Americans of this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Brendan Moloney upon the occasion of his designation as Deputy Marshal of the 2018 Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brendan Moloney.