2009-J3355
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Knights
of Columbus, Monroe Council No. 2079, to be celebrated on December 6,
2009
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 90th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, Monroe Council
No. 2079, to be celebrated at a Dinner Dance on Sunday, December 6,
2009, at the Council Hall, Monroe, New York; and
WHEREAS, The world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization,
the Knights of Columbus was founded in the United States in 1882, was
named in honor of Christopher Columbus, and supports four ideals: Chari-
ty, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, the Knights of
Columbus, Monroe Council No. 2079, has demonstrated the value of foster-
ing camaraderie in a shared vision of community service; this mission is
indicative of a noble organization which epitomizes the heart and soul
of what it means to be an American; and
WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction as the Knights of
Columbus, Monroe Council No. 2079, provide a model for enhancing the
quality of life in the community and, as such, merit the grateful praise
of the community of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, Monroe
Council No. 2079; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Knights of Columbus, Monroe Council No. 2079, Monroe, New
York 10949.