LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Monsignor William Breslawski upon the
occasion of celebrating his final public Mass as Pastor of Our Lady of
Peace on June 22, 2014

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 would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Monsignor
William Breslawski upon the occasion of celebrating his final public
Mass as Pastor of Our Lady of Peace; this momentous occasion will be
held on Sunday, June 22, 2014, followed by a Reception in his honor in
the Father Larry Penzes Auditorium, Lynbrook, New York; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor William Breslawski is being recognized for his
exemplary work and commitment to his community, which serves to empower
others; and
WHEREAS, Serving more than three decades in the ministry, Monsignor
William Breslawski will take his leave of Our Lady of Peace after serv-
ing as its Pastor since November of 2002; and
WHEREAS, True to his spirit of making himself available to people in
need, Monsignor William Breslawski answered the call when Bishop William
Murphy asked him in early September of 2002 to lead a parish that was
recovering from the shock of losing its pastor and parishioner; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor William Breslawski came to Our Lady of Peace after
spending 15 years as one of the Founding Pastors of the Parish of the
Holy Cross in Nesconset; he came to Our Lady of Peace with the knowledge
and experience needed to be in a one-priest parish; and
WHEREAS, The understanding, warmth, and sensitivity of Monsignor
William Breslawski has helped the parish community through its losses,
and guided Our Lady of Peace in becoming a better and more loving commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Monsignor William Breslawski,
the Ministries and programs of Our Lady of Peace have grown in number
and strength, thus providing the support he needed to run and pastor the
people of this parish community; he prepares to leave the parish and
move to Rocky Point where he will assume the pastor's position of St.
Anthony of Padua; 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 indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Monsignor William Breslawski upon the occasion of celebrating his
final public Mass as Pastor of Our Lady of Peace on June 22, 2014,
noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monsignor William Breslawski.