2017-J5090

Commending St. Augustine's Episcopal Church upon the occasion of hosting its 30th Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on May 12, 2018

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2017-J5090



Senate Resolution No. 5090

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING St. Augustine's Episcopal Church upon
the occasion of hosting its 30th Annual Spring
Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on May 12, 2018

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 Nation to pay tribute
to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to the
ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend St. Augustine's Episcopal Church upon the occasion of hosting
its 30th Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on Saturday, May
12, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Located on Avenue D in Brooklyn, New York, St. Augustine's
Episcopal Church has sponsored a scholarship program for more than 25
years, granting scholarships to deserving high school students preparing
to enter college, and honoring members of its parish as well as persons
within the community; and

WHEREAS, At present, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church stands humbly,
prayerfully, meditatively and joyfully; and

WHEREAS, St. Augustine'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
commend St. Augustine's Episcopal Church upon the occasion of hosting
its 30th Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on May 12, 2018 ;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, New York.

actions

  • 04 / May / 2018
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 08 / May / 2018
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 08 / May / 2018
    • ADOPTED

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