LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of The Pawl-
ing United Methodist Church, to be celebrated on Sunday, October 18,
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
200th Anniversary of The Pawling United Methodist Church, to be cele-
brated on Sunday, October 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Pawling United Methodist Church stands on the threshold
of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, The Pawling United Methodist Church's history is rich and its
future is filled with exciting promise; the congregation is active with-
in the community and has a thrift store open on three days of the week;
in addition, the church hosts a free community-wide Thanksgiving dinner
on the Sunday before Thanksgiving; and
WHEREAS, Spiritual growth and development is of high importance at The
Pawling United Methodist Church offering Disciple Bible Study, short-
term book studies and Sunday school for toddlers through high school;
the youth group is also involved in missions such as participating in
the Midnight Run to New York City, bringing food and clothing to the
homeless; 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 200th Anniversary of The Pawling United Methodist
Church, to be observed on Sunday, October 18, 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 Pastor Mark Allen, The Pawling United Methodist Church.