Honor Deputy Parade Marshal

2017 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 Kelly MacLellan Byrnes upon the occasion of her designation as Deputy Marshal of the 2017 Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, to be celebrated with a Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 4, 2017; and WHEREAS, In acknowledgment of this most prestigious appointment, Kelly MacLellan Byrnes will march as Deputy Marshal of the 24th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade down 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday March 26, 2017; 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, Kelly MacLellan Byrnes grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where she attended St. Ephrem's School, Fontbonne Hall Academy, St. Francis College (SFC) and Mercy College; while at SFC, she served as a Lecture and Eucharistic Minister; and WHEREAS, An active member of the Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Kelly MacLellan Byrnes is also a proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernian's Division 22 and St. Patrick's Society of Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, Kelly MacLellan Byrnes has been a server at the Salty Dog for 14 years; in addition, she works for a Manhattan construction company, Veracity Partners, in its expediting department where she manages the preparation of filing paperwork, various approvals, permits and closing out applications at the Department of Buildings; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Brian, who feels privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements; 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, Kelly MacLellan Byrnes 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 Kelly MacLellan Byrnes upon the occasion of her designation as Deputy Marshal of the 2017 Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kelly MacLellan Byrnes.