LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of Barner-
ville United Methodist Church, which was celebrated on Saturday, July
24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay trib-
ute to those institutions and individuals that have contributed to the
ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to those places and institutions within the State of New York
whose historic significance has contributed to the culture and tradi-
tions of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
175th Anniversary of Barnerville United Methodist Church, which was
celebrated on Saturday, July 24, 2010, which 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, 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, Founded as the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1835, Barner-
ville United Methodist Church continues to prosper well into the future;
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 175th Anniversary of Barnerville United Methodist
Church; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barnerville United Methodist Church.