LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Our Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes No.
4428 upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary on March 13,
2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those 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 honor Our
Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428 upon the occasion of its 50th
Anniversary to be celebrated at a Ball held on Saturday, March 13, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, The Columbiettes is an international organization of Catholic
women presently established in the United States and Canada; it was
founded in 1939 by Margaret Mary J. Mangan who became the first Supreme
President; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428 was formed in
1960 and originally had 40 members; and
WHEREAS, Today, this illustrious organization has approximately 156
members and remains committed to aiding the Council, spiritually,
socially and financially as well as supporting local charities; and
WHEREAS, Through the efforts of its members, Our Lady of the Rosary
Columbiettes No. 4428 has helped countless organizations, some of which
include Ss. Cyril & Methodius Outreach, the Long Island Life Center,
Good Shepherd Hospice, Children of Hope, Raymond Downey Father's Day
Run, Ryan T. Hordnicki Memorial Fund and Adopt a Family at Christmas;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Our Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428 is
affiliated with and has the support of OLOR Knights of Columbus; it has
had a long and close relationship with its brother Knights and is proud
to work together on many events, including the Italian Feast held each
year during Memorial Day weekend; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, Our Lady of the
Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428 has demonstrated the value of fostering
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 such singular distinction as Our Lady of the
Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428 provide a model for enhancing the quality
of life in the community and, therefore, merit the grateful praise of
all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Our Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428 upon the occasion of
celebrating its 50th Anniversary on March 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Our Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428.