Bill Text: NY J01515 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 183rd Anniversary of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church of New York
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-14 - ADOPTED [J01515 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01515-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1515 BY: Senator THOMAS COMMEMORATING the 183rd Anniversary of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church of 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 183rd Anniversary of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church of New York; and WHEREAS, Based in the State of Kerala in southwestern India, the Mar Thoma Syrian Church is a Christian church tracing its origins to the missionary activity of Thomas the Apostle; and WHEREAS, Some members of the Mar Thoma Church, also known as Marthomites, branched out and settled in the United States, where they continue to follow their ancient customs, traditions and worship; and WHEREAS, The Mar Thoma 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 commemorate the 183rd Anniversary of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church of New York, 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 transmitted to the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church of New York.