LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus
Council 4952 upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary

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 honor the
Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council 4952 upon the occasion of its
50th Anniversary, to be celebrated at its Gala Banquet on Saturday,
April 24, 2010, in Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding charitable fraternal organization in the State
of New York, the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council 4952 was
officially chartered on April 13, 1960; and
WHEREAS, The Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus supports four ideals:
Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism and exemplifies these princi-
ples by its involvement in direct donations to other charities, churches
and those in need; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, the Warwick
Valley Knights of Columbus Council 4952 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 singular distinction like the Warwick Valley
Knights of Columbus Council 4952, provide a model for enhancing the
quality of life in the community and, as such, merit 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council 4952 upon the occa-
sion of its 50th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council 4952.