LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 300th Anniversary of St. Paul's
Lutheran Church of West Camp, New York, to be celebrated on Sunday,
October 17, 2010

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
300th Anniversary of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of West Camp, New York,
to be celebrated on Sunday, October 17, 2010; Bishop Robert A. Rimbo of
the Metro New York Synod will be the guest preacher for the ceremony;
and
WHEREAS, St. Paul's Lutheran Church was founded in 1710 and is the
oldest congregation in the Metro New York Synod / ELCA; and
WHEREAS, The church at West Camp was organized by the Palatines who
arrived in October of 1710; the first recorded service of worship at
West Camp took place on June 3, 1711; the present church was constructed
in 1871, and the interior was renovated in 1960, its 250th anniversary
year; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by The Reverend Paul C. Walley since 1994, St.
Paul's Lutheran 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
commemorate the 300th Anniversary of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of West
Camp, New York, to be observed on Sunday, October 17, 2010, fully confi-
dent 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 St. Paul's Lutheran Church, West Camp, New York.