Senate Resolution No. 5024

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING The Reverend Richard Dellos upon the
occasion of his 50th Jubilee to be celebrated on May
20, 2018

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 commit their
energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full
recognition and just tribute to individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The
Reverend Richard Dellos upon the occasion of his 50th Jubilee to be
celebrated on Sunday, May 20, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Born on December 19, 1942, in Johnson City, New York,
Reverend Richard Dellos entered the priesthood at St. Bernard's seminary
in September of 1960; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos began his distinguished career as a
Deacon at St. Thomas Aquinas in Binghamton, New York, in 1967; he became
the Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception in Fulton, New York, a
position he held until 1969; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos was the Associate Pastor of St.
Mary of Assumption from 1969-1975; he was also the Chaplain for the
Broome County Jail; and

WHEREAS, From 1975-1980, Reverend Richard Dellos served as Associate
Pastor for Our Lady of Pompei in Syracuse, New York; during this time,
he also held the position of Chaplain of Central City Business
Institute; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos then became the Associate Pastor of
Our Lady of Good Council in Endicott, New York; from 1984-1989, he was
the Associate Pastor for Blessed Sacrament in Utica, New York; and

WHEREAS, He then held the positions of Pastor of Immaculate
Conception and liaison for Charismatic Renewal in Greene, New York from
1989-2001; Reverend Dellos also served at St. Joseph's Church in Oxford,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Since 2002, Reverend Richard Dellos has held the title of
Pastor of both St. Joseph and St. Patrick Churches in Utica; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Richard Dellos has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity and dedication; and


WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and
has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and
corporal needs of all; 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
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Reverend Richard Dellos upon the occasion of his 50th
Jubilee to be celebrated on May 20, 2018, noting his unremitting and
compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his
community, and extending to him heartfelt best wishes for a future of
continued purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Reverend Richard Dellos.