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J616Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor St. Joseph’s Church Anniversary

Official title

“Commemorating the 149th Anniversary of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on March 17, 2019”

Sponsor Leroy ComrieSD-14
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 149th anniversary of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church and honors several community organizations.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizing longstanding community impact. By commemorating the church's 149th anniversary, the resolution acknowledges the church’s sustained contributions to the social, spiritual, and moral development of the local community over nearly a century and a half.

  2. Highlighting partnerships and leadership. Honoring organizations like the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the Queens Village Lions Club draws attention to the collaborative efforts between religious and civic groups, illustrating how these partnerships help address local needs and foster community leadership.

  3. Affirming cultural and historical continuity. The resolution marks the beginning of a year-long celebration leading up to the church’s 150th anniversary, emphasizing the importance of maintaining historical institutions and traditions as pillars of community identity and continuity.

  4. Encouraging civic recognition of faith-based organizations. By formally acknowledging the church and its honorees in the legislative record, the resolution sets a precedent for valuing and supporting the continued presence and efforts of faith-based and service organizations within the broader civic landscape.

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Honor St. Joseph’s Church Anniversary

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Leroy Comrie

Senator · Senate District 14

Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 616 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMEMORATING the 149th Anniversary of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on March 17, 2019 WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and educational… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 616 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMEMORATING the 149th Anniversary of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on March 17, 2019 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 149th Anniversary of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at The Feast of St. Joseph's 149th Anniversary Luncheon on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Jericho Palace in Queens Village, New York; the event will also launch a year-long celebration towards St. Joseph's Episcopal Church's 150th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, This year's honorees include the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Queens Assembly, The Order of the Daughters of the King, and the Queens Village Lions Club; and WHEREAS, Each and every one of these organizations has played a vital role in the shaping of the St. Joseph's Episcopal Church community; over the years, members of these groups have served as mentors, lay leaders and passionate advocates to the Church, the Jamaica Deanery and the Episcopal Church as a whole; and WHEREAS, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church 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 149th Anniversary of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees on March 17, 2019, 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 St. Joseph's Episcopal Church.

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