Honor Deacon Gudaitis' Service

Senate Resolution No. 5250 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING The Reverend Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis for special recognition after 10 years of dedicated service to the members of his Parishes WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who commit their energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just tribute to individuals who distinguish themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of service; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Reverend Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis for special recognition after 10 years of dedicated service to St. John the Baptist Church and Transfiguration Parishes to be celebrated with a party held in his honor on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the Franklin Hotel in Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, In addition, Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis will be honored during Mass, followed by a reception on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Church in Rome; and WHEREAS, Michael S. Gudaitis was ordained a Deacon by Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Costello on May 17, 2008, and shortly thereafter, assisted the Reverend with Mass; the next day, he gave his first homily at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Rome, New York; after being recommended by Reverend William Gleba, Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis served as an intern for Reverend Mark Pasik; and WHEREAS, Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis currently serves as Deacon of the linked parishes of Transfiguration and St. John the Baptist Church; in this capacity he is involved in numerous parish activities including Life Teen High School Youth Ministry; Monday Night Novena to St. Jude, St. Peregrine, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal; Nocturnal Adoration Society, Eucharistic Adoration; and Catholic Daughters of America; and WHEREAS, Originally from Connecticut, Michael S. Gudaitis proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 22 years before retiring from active duty in 1999; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work with St. John the Baptist Church and Transfiguration Parishes, Michael S. Gudaitis works as a senior scientist for Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome where he develops advanced military radios; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 37 years, Jean, and their two children, Edward and Catherine, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis has brought to his ministry an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties, while always displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and dedication; and WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The Reverend Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis for special recognition after 10 years of dedicated service to the members of his Parishes, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him heartfelt best wishes for a future of continued purposeful success and well-being; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Reverend Deacon Michael S. Gudaitis.