Honor Reverend Dellos' 50 Years

20, 2018 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 Richard Dellos upon the occasion of his 50th Jubilee to be celebrated on Sunday, May 20, 2018; and WHEREAS, Born on December 19, 1942, in Johnson City, New York, Reverend Richard Dellos entered the priesthood at St. Bernard's seminary in September of 1960; and WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos began his distinguished career as a Deacon at St. Thomas Aquinas in Binghamton, New York, in 1967; he became the Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception in Fulton, New York, a position he held until 1969; and WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos was the Associate Pastor of St. Mary of Assumption from 1969-1975; he was also the Chaplain for the Broome County Jail; and WHEREAS, From 1975-1980, Reverend Richard Dellos served as Associate Pastor for Our Lady of Pompei in Syracuse, New York; during this time, he also held the position of Chaplain of Central City Business Institute; and WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos then became the Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Good Council in Endicott, New York; from 1984-1989, he was the Associate Pastor for Blessed Sacrament in Utica, New York; and WHEREAS, He then held the positions of Pastor of Immaculate Conception and liaison for Charismatic Renewal in Greene, New York from

1989-2001; Reverend Dellos also served at St. Joseph's Church in Oxford, New York; and WHEREAS, Since 2002, Reverend Richard Dellos has held the title of Pastor of both St. Joseph and St. Patrick Churches in Utica; and WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos 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 Richard Dellos upon the occasion of his 50th Jubilee to be celebrated on May 20, 2018, 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 Richard Dellos.