Honor Catholic Daughters' Anniversary

June 10, 2017 WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those illustrious religious organizations of the State of New York whose worthy endeavors have a substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, to be celebrated on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Fairways of Halfmoon, Mechanicville, New York; and WHEREAS, One of the largest and oldest organizations of its kind, Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to perform numerous good works in the community including donations to charity and the administration of scholarship programs; its members strive to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness; and WHEREAS, Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, located in Mechanicville, New York, is composed of many dedicated Catholic women who come together in a spirit of fellowship to work for their parishes and communities under the motto "Unity and Charity"; and WHEREAS, Since its inception 110 years ago, Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas has grown and developed to become a valued court within the national organization; and WHEREAS, Today, this esteemed religious organization continues to provide its members with updated programs to serve the current needs of church and country; and WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas has demonstrated the important value of helping others in need; and WHEREAS, Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas now stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when religious organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, fully confident that this commemoration reflects the belief in those values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Mechanicville, New York.