Honor Knights of Columbus Council

Senate Resolution No. 1188 BY: Senator LAVALLE COMMENDING Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on July 21, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary of service to Church and Community; to celebrate this auspicious milestone, a Mass will be held in the Chapel followed by a Buffet at the Waterview, Port Jefferson Country Club, on Sunday, July 21, 2019; and WHEREAS, Established in 1882 by The Reverend Father Michael Joseph McGivney for the purpose of giving financial assistance to widows and children, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society with more approximately 2 million members located in over 14,000 Councils throughout the world; and WHEREAS, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 was founded by Grand Knight John R. Melvin and Chaplain The Reverend Father John H. Roex, S.M.M; and WHEREAS, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 is located in the Parish of Infant Jesus RC Church, Port Jefferson, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 has supported four ideals: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism; its members have exemplified these principles through their support of worthy causes; and WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 has demonstrated the value of fostering camaraderie in a shared vision of community service; this mission is indicative of a noble organization which epitomizes the heart and soul of what it means to be an American; and WHEREAS, A non-profit, charitable organization, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 contributes both financial assistance and volunteer hours to those in need; some activities include: food collection, Blood Drives, student scholarships, Coats for Kids, Special Olympics, youth athletics, disaster relief aid, visiting veterans both home and in the hospital, and free pancake breakfasts; and WHEREAS, Today, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 is under the able leadership of Grand Knight Edward Byrne and Chaplain The Reverend Father Patrick Riegger; the newly elected Grand Knight will be Lawrence Johnson and The Reverend Father Patrick Riegger will continue to serve as Chaplain; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend the members of the Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992, past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the community it serves; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on July 21, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Grand Knight Edward Byrne, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992, Port Jefferson, New York.