Honor Rosary Society Luncheon

Senate Resolution No. 2147 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMENDING The St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society upon the occasion of hosting its 45th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 4, 2017 WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State are greatly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith, and community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demonstrate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing, inspire others to do the same; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society upon the occasion of hosting its 45th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Antun's in Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, For numerous years, members of the St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society have gathered together to praise and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and to secure her patronage by reciting the rosary at least once per month for the spiritual benefit of the community; and WHEREAS, Members of the St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society meet each month to express devotion to the Blessed Mother, pray the rosary together, provide spiritual help and support for one another and also the parish family, conduct social activities for the women of the Society and the parish family, say a memorial mass for all deceased Rosarians, give a scholarship award to a college bound young woman (or women) of the parish once a year at its Annual Luncheon, recognize an outstanding middle/high school female student(s) in the parish with a monetary award, acknowledge a woman for her voluntary contributions to the parish and community at large, and provide a yearly retreat for the women of the Parish, as well as assist the Parish socially as well as financially, when needed; and WHEREAS, The St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society may be justly proud of its enduring history of support of the parish's needs, of its care of fellow parishioners, and of the special sisterhood it fosters which has nourished life-long friendships; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commendation to the members of The St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society for their dedication and service to their community, faith and heritage; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society upon the occasion of hosting its 45th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 4, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The St. Pascal Babylon Rosary Society.