LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Pres-
byterian New England Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs, New
York, to be celebrated on June 5, 2016

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
200th Anniversary of the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church
of Saratoga Springs, New York, to be celebrated on June 5, 2016; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its Bicentennial, the Presbyterian New England
Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs is also celebrating its 40th
Anniversary of its union with New England Congregational Church in Sara-
toga Springs; and
WHEREAS, The Presbyterian New England Congregational Church of Sarato-
ga Springs 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 200th Anniversary of the Presbyterian New England
Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs, to be observed on June 5,
2016, 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 tran-
smitted to the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church of Sarato-
ga Springs, New York.