LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Father Vincent J. Termine upon the
occasion of the 65th Anniversary of his ordination to be celebrated on
June 14, 2009

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Father
Vincent J. Termine upon the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of his
ordination, to be celebrated on June 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The son of Charles and Mary Termine, Father Vincent J.
Termine was born on March 4, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York, and baptized
at St. Lucy's Church; he attended PS 45 on Classon Avenue and St.
John's Prep before graduating magna cum laude from St. John's University
with a Bachelor of Arts degree; and
WHEREAS, In 1940, Father Vincent J. Termine began studying theology at
the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, Long Island; he was
ordained by Bishop Thomas E. Molloy at St. James Cathedral on April 11,
1944; and
WHEREAS, The Pastor at Most Precious Blood Church since 1968, Father
Vincent J. Termine previously served as an Associate Pastor at St.
Michael/St. Edward Church, St. John Evangelist & St. Rocco, St. Mark,
St. Blaise and St. Francis of Paola; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Father Vincent J. Termine has served as the
Chaplain of numerous organizations, including Brooklyn Hospital, Cumber-
land Hospital, Raymond Street Jail, Lutheran Hospital, Methodist Hospi-
tal, Coney Island Hospital, T.B. Hospital in Manhattan Beach, Peck Memo-
rial Hospital, Lefferts General Hospital and Midwood Hospital, as well
as the Diocesan Sanitation Department Holy Name Society; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Father Vincent J. Termine, Most
Precious Blood Church dedicated a new church building on January 4,
1976, and held the first graduation of its school in 1971; and
WHEREAS, While a curate at St. Francis of Paola, Father Vincent J.
Termine helped found Don Bosco Council No. 4960 of the Knights of Colum-
bus; he also donated the picture of Pope John XXIII as a loving memento
to the organization; and
WHEREAS, Father Vincent J. Termine 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Father Vincent J. Termine upon the occasion of the 65th Anniver-
sary of his ordination, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith

and his exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and extending
to him the heartfelt best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future
of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Father Vincent J. Termine.