LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Father Lucian Urbaniak in recognition of
the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood to be cele-
brated May 23, 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 honor Father Lucian
Urbaniak in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the
Priesthood to be celebrated with a Brunch on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at
Beeches Restaurant, Rome, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 20, 1960, in the city of Kozmin, Poland, Father
Lucian Urbaniak is the son of the late Feliks Urbaniak and Anna Urban-
iak; today, his mother still lives in Poland as well as his sister,
Jolanta, and one niece and one nephew; and
WHEREAS, He was ordained on May 23, 1985; after attending the Papal
Institute of Theology in Poznan, Poland, Father Lucian Urbaniak earned a
Master's degree in philosophy and theology; his first appointment was at
Holy Cross Church in Leszno, Poland from 1985-1987; and
WHEREAS, He then served at St. Catherine's Church, in Wronki, Poland
from 1987-1988; he was chaplain at the Medical Academy in Poznan from
1988-1990; and
WHEREAS, Father Lucian Urbaniak's first assignment in America was an
Associate Pastor of Transfiguration Church in Rome, New York, where he
served from 1990-1992; he was then assigned to St. Peter's Church in
Utica, from 1992-1996; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Father Lucian Urbaniak was assigned to St. Mark's
Church in North Utica, where he served as pastor until 2008; he once
again returned to Transfiguration Church in August of 2008; and
WHEREAS, Father Lucian Urbaniak has brought to his ministry an over-
whelming 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
honor Father Lucian Urbaniak in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of
his Ordination to the Priesthood, noting his unremitting and compassion-
ate 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-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Father Lucian Urbaniak, Transfiguration Church, Rome, New
York.