LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Parish of
Mater Christi on April 17, 2010

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend
Kenneth J. Doyle upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Parish of Mater Christi at its parish dinner to be held on
Saturday, April 17, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle has continually demonstrated
extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and faithful leadership
in his unwavering service to the Church in his many roles as pastor,
lawyer, diplomat, mediator and spiritual advisor; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 3, 1940, in Troy, New York, Reverend Kenneth J.
Doyle earned his Associate of Arts degree from Mater Christi Seminary in
Albany, New York; he went on to attend Basselin College, Catholic
University of America in Washington, D.C., where he obtained his Master
of Arts degree in Philosophy in 1962; and
WHEREAS, Upon completion of his Master's degree, Reverend Kenneth J.
Doyle attended Theological College also at the Catholic University of
America and was ordained on May 28, 1966; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle received his J.D. degree
from Albany Law School in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle has held numerous capacities
throughout the Albany region including service as Instructor in Religion
at Cardinal McCloskey High School, Associate Pastor at Our Lady Help of
Christians Parish, Assistant Editor and Editor at THE EVANGELIST,
Chaplain of both Kenwood Academy of the Sacred Heart and Doane Stuart
School, and Weekend Parish Associate at St. John's Parish; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle has also traveled
throughout the world in service to the Church as Bureau Chief at the
National Catholic News Service in Rome, Italy, Information Officer for
the United States Catholic Conference in Washington, D.C., Director of
Government Relations for the New York State Catholic Conference in Alba-
ny, New York, and Director for Media Relations for the United States
Catholic Conference in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Today, Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle serves as the Pastor for the
Parish of Mater Christi in Albany, New York, formerly known as St.
Catherine of Siena Parish; he has been ministering at this congregation
since 1992 and is also the Chancellor for Public Information for the
Diocese of Albany; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by the Parish of Mater Christi, noting his
unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God,
man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes
of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-be-
ing; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle.