LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the recent 60th Anniversary of the
St. Anna's Philoptochos Society, The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St.
Paul, Hempstead, New York

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, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
recent 60th Anniversary of the St. Anna's Philoptochos Society, The
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, New York; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated with a luncheon to be held on Sunday,
May 2, 2010, at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is the
nation's second largest non-profit woman's organization and is the
philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Church; its name is derived from
"Philoptochos," literally meaning "friend of the poor"; it is one of the
oldest philanthropic organizations of the Greek Orthodox Church; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Philoptochos is to promote charitable, benevo-
lent and philanthropic assistance to the poor, the unemployed, the
destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the orphaned and to others
who may need assistance; and
WHEREAS, The St. Anna's Philoptochos Society, The Greek Orthodox Cath-
edral of St. Paul in Hempstead, New York, was established at St. Paul's
on January 20, 1948, and officially celebrated its 60th anniversary on
January 20, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Over the many years, the St. Anna's Philoptochos Society has
contributed to: St. Basil's Academy, Social Services, Autism Funds, St.
Photios Shrine, St. Michael's Home for the Aged, Make A Wish Foundation,
OCMC, Hellenic College of Holy Cross, IOCC, OCF, Cancer Funds, Ecumeni-
cal Patriarchate, UNICEF and many medical funds; and
WHEREAS, The St. Anna's Philoptochos Society, The Greek Orthodox Cath-
edral of St. Paul, Hempstead, New York, 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
commemorate the recent 60th Anniversary of the St. Anna's Philoptochos
Society, The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, New York,
fully confident that this commemoration reflects the belief in those
values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the St. Anna's Philoptochos Society, The Greek Orthodox Cath-
edral of St. Paul, 110 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead, New York 11550.