LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 140th Anniversary of St. Luke's
Lutheran Church and Academy of Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated on
Sunday, September 13, 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 those 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
140th Anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and Academy of Brooklyn,
New York, to be celebrated Sunday, September 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, St. Luke's Lutheran Church and Academy stands on the thresh-
old of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades
while retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, During this 140th year of its ministry, St. Luke's Lutheran
Church and Academy celebrates the past, yet boldly looks forward to new
blessings from God; its mission is to build ministries in order to
uplift a generation; and
WHEREAS, St. Luke's Lutheran Church and Academy wants to help people
from all backgrounds in order to find their role in life and provide
them with the tools to fulfill their God given purpose; while it main-
tains its cultural integrity, the gospel of Jesus Christ is for all
people and St. Luke's Lutheran Church and Academy welcomes all who enter
the sanctuary with a warm and sacred greeting of peace; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Minister Tony C. Aguilar, Jr., St. Luke's Luther-
an Church and Academy has been sustained by the beneficent efforts of
countless parishioners, past and present, who have generously supported
their church with abundant kindness and good deeds; 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 140th Anniversary of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and
Academy of Brooklyn, New York, to be observed on Sunday, September 13,
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 Minister Tony C. Aguilar, Jr., St. Luke's Lutheran Church and
Academy.