LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of St.
Ambrose Council No. 1463, Knights of Columbus in College Point, Queens,
to be celebrated April 23, 2010

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 100th Anniversary of St. Ambrose Council No. 1463, Knights of
Columbus in College Point, Queens, to be celebrated at its Anniversary
Dinner on Friday, April 23, 2010, at Auntun's Caterers, Jamaica, New
York; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding charitable fraternal organization in the State
of New York, St. Ambrose Council No. 1463, Knights of Columbus was offi-
cially chartered on January 16, 1910, and the first meeting was held in
Conrad Poppenhusen Institute; and
WHEREAS, St. Ambrose Council No. 1463, Knights of Columbus supports
four ideals: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, and exemplifies
these principles by its involvement in direct donations to other chari-
ties, churches and those in need; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 100 years, St. Ambrose Council No. 1463,
Knights of Columbus has sponsored plays and other social events; held
blood drives; contributed countless donations to all youth sports asso-
ciations including baseball, basketball, soccer, football, as well as
ran countless fundraising events for youth activities; sponsored many
young men studying for the priesthood; participated in the College Point
Memorial Day Parade; sent military care packages overseas during various
wars, most recently 2000 packages to Iraq; contributed countless
donations in support to St. Fidelis Church; helped families in College
Point whose home fell victim to fire; provided full Thanksgiving dinners
to the needy for over 20 years; sponsored cancer awareness programs;
organized coat drives and blanket drives for the homeless, and supplied
them with coffee and sandwiches; sponsored community civic meetings;
raised funds for New York statewide charitable programs within the
Knights of Columbus organization; made donations to various senior citi-
zen organizations in College Point; and worked on the 9/11 memorial
service; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, St. Ambrose Coun-
cil No. 1463, Knights of Columbus 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 St. Ambrose Council
No. 1463, Knights of Columbus provide a model for enhancing the quality
of life in the community and, as such, merits the grateful praise of the
State of New York; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of St. Ambrose Council No. 1463,
Knights of Columbus in College Point, Queens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bob Graziano, Grand Knight, St. Ambrose Council No. 1463,
Knights of Columbus, College Point, Queens.