LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending St. Augustine's Episcopal Church of
Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring
Luncheon and Scholarship Awards

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to celebrate the
milestones of those enduring places of worship within the State of New
York which serve the spiritual needs of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church of Brooklyn, New York, upon the occa-
sion of hosting its Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on
Sunday, May 16, 2010, at The Astoria World Manor in Astoria, Queens, New
York; and
WHEREAS, This event is particularly momentous in that St. Augustine's
Episcopal Church honors and celebrates the 35th Anniversary of The
Venerable Canon Dr. Howard K. Williams, the distinguished Rector and
Archdeacon of Brooklyn; Dr. Williams has dedicated his 35 years in the
priesthood and through his leadership has a thriving faith-based commu-
nity in Brooklyn that has made a significant difference in the lives of
many in the community; and
WHEREAS, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church stands on the threshold of
tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend St. Augustine's Episcopal Church of Brooklyn, New York, upon the
occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Venerable Canon Dr. Howard K. Williams, St. Augustine's
Episcopal Church of Brooklyn, New York.