LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Commu-
nity Unitarian Church at White Plains of White Plains, New York, to be
celebrated on April 26, 2009

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 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
100th Anniversary of the Community Unitarian Church at White Plains of
White Plains, New York, to be celebrated on April 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In April 1909, a group of people were "freely united" in
religious faith in White Plains to form the Community Unitarian Church
at White Plains; today, 100 years later, the church remains firm in its
belief that the first concern of religion is human welfare, in body,
mind and spirit; and
WHEREAS, The Community Unitarian Church at White Plains will proudly
and joyously celebrate the centennial of the congregation with a special
Anniversary Worship Service followed by a Reception and Brunch on
Sunday, April 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating 100 Years of Community, The Reverend Lisa Ward
will speak on Moments with the Community; The Reverend Victoria Safford
will deliver the Centenary Sermon and there will be music from the
church choir as well as a specially commissioned piece by Religious
Education alumnus Eric Nathan; and
WHEREAS, The Community Unitarian Church at White Plains 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 100th Anniversary of the Community Unitarian Church at
White Plains of White Plains, New York, to be observed on April 26,
2009, 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 tran-
smitted to the Community Unitarian Church at White Plains, 468 Rosedale
Avenue, White Plains, New York 10605.