Honor Rhea M. McCone

Senate Resolution No. 4777 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMENDING Rhea M. McCone upon the occasion of her designation as Guest of Honor by the Brooklyn Shamrocks GFC on May 4, 2018 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Rhea M. McCone upon the occasion of her designation as Guest of Honor 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, Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Rhea M. McCone graduated from Niagara University in 1984, and went on to complete Adelphi University's Paralegal Certification program; and WHEREAS, Rhea M. McCone began her illustrious career in title insurance while working at a search and closing company during summers in college; she then worked at a law firm in Syracuse as a Paralegal and Title Officer; and WHEREAS, Rhea M. McCone and her husband relocated to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn in 1987; she continued in the Title Insurance Industry as an Agency Representative for Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and in 1997, she joined Stewart Title Insurance Company as the New York State Agency Manager; and WHEREAS, In 2003, Rhea M. McCone formed her own company, Harbour Abstract Agency, Ltd.; after 15 years in business she merged her company with Primary Land Services, Inc.; and WHEREAS, A true asset to her community, Rhea M. McCone is currently a member of Community Board 10, an Officer of the Third Avenue Merchants and a licensed member of the New York State Land Title Association; and WHEREAS, Past President of St. Anselm's Home School Association, Rhea M. McCone is a member of the County Carlow Association and a staunch supporter of the Brooklyn Shamrocks Football Club and the Emerald Isle Immigration Center; and WHEREAS, Rhea M. McCone supports the Irish Guide Dog Association and the Emerald Association of Long Island; she was an Aide to the Grand Marshal of the Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2016, and was honored this year at Borough Hall with the Paul O'Dwyer Award; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman also serves as an advocate for the Blind and Multi-handicapped, and was previously honored by The Guild for Exceptional Children; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 30 years, Cody, and their two daughters, Ciara and Kaeleigh, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Rhea M. McCone has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Rhea M. McCone, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Rhea M. McCone upon the occasion of her designation as Guest of Honor by the Brooklyn Shamrocks GFC on May 4, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rhea M. McCone.