Honor Charles C. McNally

Senate Resolution No. 4775 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Charles C. McNally posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the J. Lally Lifetime Achievement Award by the Brooklyn Shamrocks GFC WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Charles C. McNally posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the J. Lally Lifetime Achievement Award by the Brooklyn Shamrocks GFC, to be celebrated at its 41st Annual Dinner Dance on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Bay Ridge Manor, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Charlie C. McNally was a lifelong supporter of Gaelic Football both at home in County Longford, Ireland, and in his adopted home of Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Born in 1930 in Aughacordrinan, County Longford, Charles C. McNally was the fourth of eight children, and is reported to have been mischievous from a very young age; and WHEREAS, The McNally's were well known footballers in Longford, and were blessed with the riches of family and good friends in and around Molly Hill; and WHEREAS, Charles C. McNally followed his sisters, Mary and Margaret, to the United States in the late 1950s, joining the New York Telephone Company, and later the United States Army, before becoming a United States citizen; and WHEREAS, Known far and wide for his love of fishing, Charles C. McNally was an avid supporter of the Brooklyn Shamrocks, where he served as the team's President for many years; and WHEREAS, Charles C. McNally passed away after a long bout with Parkinson's disease in early 2018, leaving behind countless memories and stories that will bring smiles to the faces of those lucky enough to have known him; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Charles C. McNally displayed throughout his life; 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Charles C. McNally posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the J. Lally Lifetime Achievement Award by the Brooklyn Shamrocks GFC; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Charles C. McNally.