LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend William Cosgrove upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Cardinal
McCloskey Council of the Knights of Columbus in West Nyack, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recogni-
tion and just tribute to those men and women of religious commitment who
accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom of
human understanding; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reverend William Cosgrove upon the occasion of receiving the Distin-
guished Service Award from the Cardinal McCloskey Council of the Knights
of Columbus in West Nyack, New York; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Reverend William Cosgrove
attended St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers; he went to St. Augustine's
Roman Catholic Church in New City as an associate pastor afterward; and
WHEREAS, After serving the parish for 13 years, Reverend William
Cosgrove left to work at St. Denis Church in Hopewell Junction; he
returned to New City 15 years later and has since become the pastor of
St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, A member of Rotary International, Reverend William Cosgrove
works with the Interfaith Clergy of Clarkstown and volunteers at local
hospitals, support homes, the parish school and the Rockland County Jail
alongside other priests from St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Reverend William Cosgrove has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Reverend William Cosgrove and to wish
him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend William Cosgrove upon the occasion of receiving the
Distinguished Service Award from the Cardinal McCloskey Council of the
Knights of Columbus in West Nyack, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend William Cosgrove.