Senate Resolution No. 1296
BY: Senator HARCKHAM
MOURNING the death of Margaret Hanrahan, family
matriarch, distinguished citizen and devoted member
of her community
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Hanrahan of Carmel, New York, died on Saturday,
May 6, 2023, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Shevlin, affectionately known by many as Peggy,
was born to Irish immigrants Michael and Katherine (Murphy) Shevlin on
March 12, 1932, in New York, New York, and was raised in the Good
Shepherd Parish, Inwood section of Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, In 1951, Margaret Shevlin married the love of her life,
John Hanrahan, and together, they raised seven children; in 1969, the
family moved to Carmel, New York, where Margaret resided for the rest of
her life; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Hanrahan distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Margaret Hanrahan began her long and distinguished
career in nursing; for almost 20 years, she worked at Putnam Community
Hospital, where she met and remained lifelong friends with many of her
co-workers; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Hanrahan's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her full-time jobs as a mother and a nurse,
Margaret Hanrahan still found time to volunteer with several local
organizations, and was an active and faithful congregant of St. James
the Apostle Church for over 54 years; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Hanrahan will always be remembered for her faith,
love of her cherished family and friends, enthusiasm, and positive
passion for life; her smile truly lit up any room she entered, and her
laughter was contagious; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband, John; one daughter, Ellen Mary;
and two sisters, Ellen (Des) O'Connor and Catherine (Tom) O'Rourke,
Margaret Hanrahan is survived by five sons, Michael (Elizabeth), Denis,
John (Donna), Joseph (Jane), and Neil (Mary); one daughter, Annmarie
(Ron); one sister-in-law, Eleanor Hanrahan; 13 grandchildren, Katie,
Ashley, Dana, Sean, Ailisha, Meaghan, Katherine, Jack, Mary Beth, Billy,
Michael, Bridget, and Margaret; 10 great-grandchildren, Kyle, Ryan,
Claire, Maeve, Nora, John, Joseph, John, Denis, and Ella; and many
nieces and nephews, as well as her neighbors, the Crowley Family; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Margaret Hanrahan leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Margaret Hanrahan, family matriarch, distinguished
citizen and devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Margaret Hanrahan.
