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J4030Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Parade Grand Marshal

Official title

“Commemorating the 42nd Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade and honoring Maureen Morse upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal”

Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.SD-39+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 42nd Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade and honors Maureen Morse as Grand Marshal.

Why it matters

  1. Celebrates the cultural and historical significance. of the Irish-American community in Orange County, highlighting the parade as the largest cultural event in the area and a major single-day celebration for Goshen.

  2. Recognizes community leadership and volunteerism. by honoring Maureen Morse, who has dedicated over 20 years to organizing and supporting the parade and related Irish cultural activities, underlining the importance of volunteer contributions to local traditions.

  3. Affirms the role of public commemorations. like the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in fostering ethnic pride and intergenerational connections, reinforcing the value of cultural heritage within the broader fabric of New York State.

  4. Strengthens local identity and unity. by formally acknowledging the hard work of parade organizers and community members, which can inspire continued participation and civic engagement in future cultural events.

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Honor Parade Grand Marshal

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4030 BY: Senator LARKIN COMMEMORATING the 42nd Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 11, 2018, and honoring Maureen Morse upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the Parade WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4030 BY: Senator LARKIN COMMEMORATING the 42nd Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 11, 2018, and honoring Maureen Morse upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the Parade WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time to celebrate the rich heritage of the Irish people, unlimited in their contribution to this State and Nation; 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 42nd Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 11,

2018, and to honor Maureen Morse upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the Parade, to be held in Goshen, New York; and WHEREAS, The Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade Committee, organizer of this fine event, is comprised of representatives of… Show all

2018, and to honor Maureen Morse upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the Parade, to be held in Goshen, New York; and WHEREAS, The Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade Committee, organizer of this fine event, is comprised of representatives of several Orange County organizations; the parade is the largest cultural event in Orange County, and is also the biggest single-day celebration in Goshen; and WHEREAS, The Mass in honor of St. Patrick, as well as the Grand Marshal's Breakfast on the morning of the parade, have also been planned by the Parade Committee members, who work diligently all year to make these events successful and memorable; and WHEREAS, The Grand Marshal for the 2018 Parade is Mrs. Maureen Morse, an active member of the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade Committee for more than 20 years as a delegate from Irish Heritage Festival Committee or LAOH Division 4; she has served as Chair of several committees, and performed many other jobs which have helped make the Parade a great success; and WHEREAS, The St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrates the spirit, purity and strength of the Irish culture and its fine traditions; and WHEREAS, Through this heartfelt and compassionate expression, as well as through their sustained commitment to the cultural vitality of their Irish heritage, the Irish-American people of Orange County, the Mid-Hudson area and the State of New York bear witness to the deep faith and love of humanity which is their rich tradition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 42nd Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on March

11, 2018, and to honor Maureen Morse upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the Parade; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade Committee, and Grand Marshal Maureen Morse.

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