LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of St. Pius X
Church of Getzville, 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
50th Anniversary of St. Pius X Church of Getzville, New York; and
WHEREAS, St. Pius X 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, During the past five decades, St. Pius X Church has grown
from a handful of families to more than 1,400 families today; dating
back to 1919, correspondence is recorded between then Bishop William
Turner and Harinka Monkelbaan addressing the need for a parish in Getz-
ville; not until June 2, 1958, was the first Mass held, and St. Pius
Church X was established; and
WHEREAS, Years later in 1969, the Reverend Francis Trapp, then pastor,
began a campaign for a new church to be erected; the culmination of that
effort stands today, the present church edifice at 1770 N. French Road;
and
WHEREAS, To commemorate the year, the children of the parish are
having a grotto built where a statue of the Blessed Mother will reside;
the 50th Anniversary year's motto is "Roots in the Past, Eyes on the
Future"; and
WHEREAS, Since 1987, Monsignor George B. Yiengst has served as pastor;
during his many years, the parish has grown and flourished; 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 50th Anniversary of St. Pius X Church of Getzville, 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 St. Pius X Church of Getzville, New York.