LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Our
Lady of Grace Widowed Support Group

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those individuals within the State of New York who give of their time
and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to benefit the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 25th Anniversary of the Our Lady of Grace Widowed Support
Group; and
WHEREAS, The Our Lady of Grace Widowed Support Group was established
on March 17, 1984, under the direction of the Director of the Pastoral
Ministry, Sister Jane Talbot, to bring widows and widowers together; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the members of the Our Lady of Grace Widowed
Support Group have become a part of the Homeless Ministry, cooking and
delivering food to the homeless every Wednesday in Coney Island; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the members of the Our Lady of Grace Widowed
Support Group visit nursing homes in Coney Island, hold baby showers to
assist unwed mothers, bake desserts for the annual Christmas Fair and
assist at church tables, selling raffle tickets and Thrift Shop items;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout its rich historical past and up to the present
day, Our Lady of Grace Church has been sustained by the beneficent
efforts of countless parishioners, past and present, who have generously
supported their church with abundant kindness and good deeds; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Our Lady of Grace Widowed
Support Group, fully confident that this noteworthy organization will
continue to enjoy the sparkling success which has so characterized its
past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Our Lady of Grace Widowed Support Group.