Bill Text: NY K00456 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-29 - adopted [K00456 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00456-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 456

BY: M. of A. Englebright

        COMMENDING   Knights  of  Columbus,  Joan  of  Arc
        Council 1992 upon the occasion  of  celebrating  its
        100th Anniversary on July 21, 2019

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and  worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 upon the occasion
of its  100th  Anniversary  of  service  to  Church  and  Community;  to
celebrate  this  auspicious milestone, a Mass will be held in the Chapel
followed by a Buffet at the Waterview, Port Jefferson Country  Club,  on
Sunday, July 21, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  in 1882 by The Reverend Father Michael Joseph
McGivney for the purpose of giving financial assistance  to  widows  and
children,  the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit
society with more approximately 2 million members located in over 14,000
Councils throughout the world; and

  WHEREAS, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992  was  founded
by  Grand Knight John R. Melvin and Chaplain The Reverend Father John H.
Roex, S.M.M; and

  WHEREAS, Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 is located in
the Parish of Infant Jesus RC Church, Port Jefferson, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Knights of  Columbus,
Joan  of  Arc  Council  1992  has supported four ideals: Charity, Unity,
Fraternity and Patriotism; its members have exemplified these principles
through their support of worthy causes; and

  WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying  out  its  mission,  Knights  of
Columbus,  Joan  of  Arc  Council  1992  has  demonstrated  the value of
fostering camaraderie in a shared  vision  of  community  service;  this
mission is indicative of a noble organization which epitomizes the heart
and soul of what it means to be an American; and

  WHEREAS, A non-profit, charitable organization, Knights of Columbus,
Joan  of  Arc  Council  1992  contributes  both financial assistance and
volunteer  hours  to  those  in  need;  some  activities  include:  food
collection,  Blood Drives, student scholarships, Coats for Kids, Special
Olympics, youth athletics, disaster relief aid, visiting  veterans  both
home and in the hospital, and free pancake breakfasts; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  Knights  of  Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 is
under the able leadership of Grand Knight Edward Byrne and Chaplain  The
Reverend  Father Patrick Riegger; the newly elected Grand Knight will be
Lawrence Johnson and The Reverend Father Patrick Riegger  will  continue
to serve as Chaplain; and


  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the  members  of the Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992, past
and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure  and  improve
the quality of life for the community it serves; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Knights of Columbus, Joan of Arc Council 1992 upon the  occasion
of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on July 21, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Grand Knight Edward Byrne, Knights of Columbus,  Joan  of
Arc Council 1992, Port Jefferson, New York.