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J2623Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor St. Margaret Parish Centennial

Official title

“Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of St. Margaret Parish”

Sponsor Chris JacobsSD-60
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of St. Margaret Parish and honors its contributions to the community.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the long history of St. Margaret Parish as a foundational religious and community institution. , emphasizing its role in shaping the social, moral, and spiritual fabric of its neighborhood over a century.

  2. Underscores the significance of religious organizations in fostering community cohesion. , providing not only worship services but also educational and charitable support that often extend beyond their congregations.

  3. Demonstrates state recognition of local institutions’ contributions to broader civic values. , reinforcing the importance of honoring such entities as models of service, leadership, and continuity across generations.

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Honor St. Margaret Parish Centennial

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2623 BY: Senator JACOBS COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of St. Margaret Parish WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development of the moral… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2623 BY: Senator JACOBS COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of St. Margaret Parish 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 tradition of this State and this Nation to pay tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to the ethical and spiritual values of 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 100th Anniversary of St. Margaret Parish on December 24,

2016; and WHEREAS, St. Margaret Parish will be celebrating its Centennial Anniversary with a myriad of events during the period of September 2016 through September 2017; and WHEREAS, In the fall of 1916, St. Margaret Parish was founded when the Most Reverend… Show all

2016; and WHEREAS, St. Margaret Parish will be celebrating its Centennial Anniversary with a myriad of events during the period of September 2016 through September 2017; and WHEREAS, In the fall of 1916, St. Margaret Parish was founded when the Most Reverend Dennis Dougherty, Buffalo's fifth Bishop, purchased nine acres of swampland bounded by Hertel, Linden, Saranac and North Park Avenues; and WHEREAS, On December 14, 1916, construction started on the first church, and within nine days, the small wooden structure was completed; the first Mass was celebrated the next day, Christmas Eve, December 24,

1916; and WHEREAS, The Church was named after St. Margaret of Scotland, who was canonized in 1250, and whose feast day is November 16; and WHEREAS, As the community grew, the Church's congregation realized it needed to create a bigger space for worship; ground was broken for the present church on September 9, 1956 and the first Mass was held on

June 23, 1957; and WHEREAS, Under Reverend Joseph D. Wolf's able leadership, St. Margaret Parish stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past;… Show all

June 23, 1957; and WHEREAS, Under Reverend Joseph D. Wolf's able leadership, St. Margaret Parish 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 custom of this Legislative Body to take note of enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of St. Margaret Parish, 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 the Reverend Joseph D. Wolf, Pastor, St. Margaret Parish.

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