Bill Text: NY J00905 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Joseph Patrick Kelleher, devoted family man, distinguished citizen, and dedicated member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-09 - ADOPTED [J00905 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00905-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 905

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Joseph Patrick Kelleher,
        devoted  family  man,  distinguished  citizen,   and
        dedicated member of his community

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through  their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community and have had a measurable  positive
impact  on  the  lives of its residents; Joseph Patrick Kelleher was one
such individual; and

  WHEREAS, It is with  profound  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body records the passing of Joseph Patrick Kelleher, noting
the significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher  of  Katonah,  New  York,  died  on
Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 70; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in  New  York,  NY, on November 5, 1952, to the late
James Kelleher and the late Ellen Killourhy, Joseph Patrick Kelleher led
a  full  life  of  love,  hard  work,  philanthropy,   friendship,   and
dedication; and

  WHEREAS,  Joseph  Patrick  Kelleher  served  as  President and Chief
Operating Officer of Hutch Management LLC, a Division  of  Simone  Metro
Properties,   where  he  was  responsible  for  overseeing  the  42-acre
Hutchinson Metro Center Office Complex with 1.4 million square  feet  of
Class A office, medical, retail, and educational space, as well as other
commercial properties in the Tri-State area; and

  WHEREAS,  Joseph Patrick Kelleher joined the Hutchinson Metro Center
in 2003 at the project's inception and has  spearheaded  the  successful
leasing  activity  at  the  complex  which is considered one of the most
successful office parks in the region; and

  WHEREAS,  Beginning  his  illustrious  career  in  the  Real  Estate
Division  of  NYNEX  as  Property Manager for the Corporate Headquarters
Building, Joseph Patrick Kelleher subsequently  served  as  Director  of
Property  Management  for  Catalano  Kornblum Management Corporation and
Winoker Realty Corporation, as well as being the Chief Executive Officer
of Casino New York LLC; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his leadership role at the Hutchinson  Metro
Center,  Joseph Patrick Kelleher served as Chairman of the Bronx Chamber
of Commerce, Co-Chair of the  Westchester  Square  Business  Improvement
District,  and  was on the Board of Directors of the New Rochelle Police
Department Foundation; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, he recently served as  President  of  the  Boy
Scouts  of  America  for  the  Bronx  Council  and  was  on the Board of
Directors for the BSA Greater New York Region for eight years; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph Patrick Kelleher  has  been  honored  by  the  Bronx
Business  Alliance,  Rotary  Club,  Bronx  Board of Realtors, NYC Police

Department,  Jacobi  Hospital,  Manhattan  College,  Liberty  Democratic
Association,  R.A.I.N., Mercy College, and the Bronx Historical Society;
he received the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award,  has
been  designated  a  Boy Scouts of America James E. West Fellow, and has
received the Silver Beaver Award for his exceptional character  and  his
distinguished service within the Bronx Council; and

  WHEREAS,  Joseph  Patrick  Kelleher,  a  Real Property Administrator
(RPA), was a member of the Building Owners  and  Managers  Organization,
Bronx-Manhattan  Board  of  Realtors,  Graduate  and  Member  of the FBI
Citizens Academy, and Host of "Bronx Now" on the BronxNet Network; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph  Patrick  Kelleher  recently  received  an  Honorary
Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Mercy College in recognition of
his many achievements; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to all of his amazing business accomplishments,
Joseph  Patrick  Kelleher was an extremely talented and gifted musician,
playing the accordion, guitar, and piano; with a truly beautiful  voice,
he  was the only tenor in the choir of St. Mary of the Assumption Church
in Katonah, New York, for over 20 years; he also performed in many local
community theater shows and was part of a Beatles  tribute  cover  band,
"Yesterdaze"; and

  WHEREAS,  Joseph  Patrick Kelleher was a devoted husband and father,
always placing his family first; he is  survived  by  his  loving  wife,
Roberta,  and  two wonderful children, Kristin and Ryan, as well as many
dear family members, friends, co-workers, and associates; and

  WHEREAS,  Joseph  Patrick  Kelleher's  infinite   selflessness   and
benevolence will shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories;
his  insight  and strength will forever serve as a beacon of love, light
and hope to the countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Joseph  Patrick  Kelleher leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a  comforting  memory
to  all who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing man;
he will be deeply missed and truly merits the grateful tribute  of  this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Joseph Patrick Kelleher, and to express  its  deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Joseph Patrick Kelleher.