LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Thomas McGrath upon the occa-
sion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those individuals who have distinguished themselves and the
ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Reverend Thomas McGrath upon the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anni-
versary of his Ordination; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas McGrath graduated from Christian Brothers
Academy in 1951; he completed his seminary work at St. Andrew's and St.
Bernard's in Rochester, New York, and Theological College in Washington,
D.C.; and
WHEREAS, On May 23, 1959, Reverend Thomas McGrath was ordained; it is
the anniversary of that occasion that we are celebrating; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas McGrath's many years of service include posi-
tions as associate pastor at St. John the Baptist in Syracuse, associate
pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes in Syracuse, and associate pastor at St.
Mary's in Cortland; and
WHEREAS, From 1970 to 1973, Reverend Thomas McGrath served as princi-
pal at Oswego Catholic High School, and from 1973 to 1975, as principal
at Rome Catholic High School; and
WHEREAS, From 1967 to 1976, Reverend Thomas McGrath was a school
administrator in the Cortland, Oswego, Rome and Binghamton districts; he
went on to serve as pastor at St. Paul's in Norwich from 1976 to 1980,
when he was assigned as associate pastor at St. Thomas in New Hartford;
he then served as pastor at St. Mary of the Assumption in Rome from 1981
to 1986, and at St. Ann's in Syracuse until 1995, when he became pastor
at St. Mary's in Skaneateles, where he is currently serving; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas McGrath's home parish is St. Brigid's in
Syracuse; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas McGrath has been and continues to be an
outstanding inspirational leader and role model for all members of the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend Thomas McGrath upon the occasion of celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of his Ordination; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Thomas McGrath.