HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 99-4649, by Representatives Murray, O'Brien and Dunn

     WHEREAS, Patrick Brady's ancestors on both sides of his family came from counties in the northern part of Ireland; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick Brady attended O'Dea High School in Seattle and Notre Dame University, and Patrick Brady served for thirty-four years in the United States Army, obtaining the rank of Major General; and

     WHEREAS, As an air ambulance pilot in Vietnam, Patrick Brady flew more than two thousand combat missions and may have evacuated more wounded, more than five thousand soldiers, from the battlefield than anyone in history; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick Brady was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism and efforts; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick Brady also was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross; two Distinguished Service Medals; the Defense Superior Service Medal; the Legion of Merit; six Distinguished Flying Crosses; two Bronze Stars, one for valor; the Purple Heart; and fifty-three Air Medals, one for valor; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick Brady currently serves on the Board of Regents at Seattle University, works for the Foundation of his former high school, and volunteers for a homeless shelter in Seattle; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick Brady has been named the Grand Marshal of the 1999 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Seattle;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives does hereby honor the service and contributions of Patrick Brady and proclaim March 17, 1999, as Patrick Brady Day and urge all citizens, Irish and non-Irish, to celebrate this day.

   I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

   Resolution 4649 adopted by the House of Representatives

                       March 12, 1999.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk Dean R. Foster Co-Chief Clerk