LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carol A. Tenzyk upon the occasion of her
graduation with a certificate in Liturgical Studies from the St.
Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry, Rochester, New York

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and high moral
character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of the community in
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Carol A.
Tenzyk of 59 Brinker Drive South, Rensselaer, Liturgical Coordinator for
the Church of St. Mary of Clinton Heights upon the occasion of her grad-
uation from the St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry to be
celebrated at the Rochester Campus on Friday, May 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Carol A. Tenzyk commenced her liturgical ministry journey at
the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights in the 1980s when she first
assumed the scheduling and coordination of Eucharist Ministers to assist
Pastor Father Joseph H. Delaney in his celebration of the Eucharist; and
WHEREAS, Carol A. Tenzyk expanded her role and formal education in the
liturgical functions at the Church of St. Mary under the guidance of
Pastors Reverend Jerome R. Gingras and Reverend David R. LeFort; and
WHEREAS, Carol A. Tenzyk completed her first formal training in her
Liturgical Ministry journey on September 25, 2005, when she was awarded
by Bishop Howard J. Hubbard certification of her commitment to serve in
her parish community through completion of two years of prayer study and
training in the Formation for Ministry Program; and
WHEREAS, Carol A. Tenzyk has successfully completed at the Albany
Extension Site of St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry, a 14
course curriculum with specialization in liturgical studies designed to
educate men and women for ministry in a changing church and diverse
society; and
WHEREAS, On May 2, 2009, in the Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary at the
College of St. Rose, Bishop Howard J. Hubbard will celebrate a Gradu-
ation Liturgy in recognition of the graduates from the Albany Extension
Site wherein Carol's relatives and friends will share in her achieve-
ment; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout her ministry development have been her
husband, Joseph J. Tenzyk, and many religious, clergy, parishioners,
friends and relatives, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
Carol's journey and rejoice in her achievements, and most importantly
Jacqueline Stack, her best friend who gave Carol unique inspiration; and
WHEREAS, Carol A. Tenzyk has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and enthusiasm for the liturgical
programs at the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights for the benefit of
its faith, community and that of the Capital District; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carol A. Tenzyk upon the occasion of her graduation, and for her
many years of service to the parish community of the Church of St. Mary
at Clinton Heights and her dedication to her ministry; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol A. Tenzyk.