LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Knights of Columbus upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 128th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious organizations of distinguished purpose that
have been committed to the pursuit of excellence and that bring great
pride to the citizens of our great State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
the Knights of Columbus upon the occasion of celebrating its 128th Anni-
versary; and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus was founded on the basic principles
of charity, unity, and fraternity, and was formed to bring financial aid
to members and their families, as well as those less fortunate in the
community; and
WHEREAS, Father Michael J. McGivney of St. Mary's Church in Connecti-
cut brought together a group of his parishioners to form a fraternal
society that was officially chartered as the Knights of Columbus on
March 29, 1982, by the Connecticut State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its 128 year history, the Knights of Columbus has
grown from a small group of members to more than 13,000 councils and 1.7
million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines,
Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, the
Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, and Saipan; and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus has helped countless individuals and
families obtain economic security and stability, and has contributed
priceless time and energy worldwide to service in communities; they have
also promoted social and intellectual fellowship through education,
charity, religion, social welfare, and war relief and public relief
programs; and
WHEREAS, Year after year, the Knights of Columbus prove to be an
essential institution and have lived up to their reputation as the
strongest Catholic family fraternal service organization; for 128 years,
the members of the Knights of Columbus have proudly and devotedly served
their faith, country, and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Knights of Columbus for their 128 years of dedicated service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Omolini, Grand Knight of the Syracuse Council of the
Knights of Columbus.