LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Our Lady of
Grace Roman Catholic Church of West Babylon, New York

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 takes pleasure in commemorating the
50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church of West
Babylon, New York; and
WHEREAS, Many events are in the planning to celebrate this milestone,
among them a golf outing, 15 month anniversary year calendar, a gala
dinner and commemorative journal; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church will be
holding a tulip festival and parade in April of 2012, which will commem-
orate both the parish and town history; and
WHEREAS, Established on June 21, 1962, Our Lady of Grace Parish was
one of five parishes created by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville
Centre from what had been the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Grace Parish is noteworthy for its care of people
with disabilities and for the poor and homeless; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Our Lady of Grace Parish is, "We change lives
through the Risen Christ"; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church is in the business of
changing lives; it helps its members to grow in compassion, generosity,
and dedication to the common good; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Grace Parish serves others in the community with
practical help in putting food on the table and keeping a roof over
their heads; it helps young people to become adults who will contribute
to society's betterment; and
WHEREAS, The church also offers seniors a place to gather, builds
bridges of understanding among different groups and comforts the griev-
ing; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Grace Parish members change lives by visiting the
sick, and helping to guide the perplexed; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church stands on the thresh-
old 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 50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic
Church of West Babylon, New York, fully confident that this commem-
oration 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 tran-
smitted to Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, West Babylon, New
York.