2009-K790
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 140th Anniversary of the Domain
of New York of the Knights of Pythias on October 29, 2009
WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations devoted to improving the quality
of life for others enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-
worth, are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these individuals and
organizations to be recognized for the significance of their contrib-
utions and efforts to assist others and to enhance life in the communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to recognize and commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the estab-
lishment of the Domain of New York of the Knights of Pythias on October
29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Domain of New York is a chapter of the Order of the
Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization which was founded on Octo-
ber 29, 1868, by Dr. Abram G. Levy of New York City, the first Grand
Chancellor of the Domain of New York; and
WHEREAS, The Domain of New York is part of an international fraternal
organization which was founded by Utica native Justus H. Rathbone on
February 19, 1864; and
WHEREAS, The distinguishing principles of the Knights of Pythias are:
Friendship, Charity and Benevolence; the slogan for the Domain of New
York is "If fraternal love held all men bound, how beautiful this world
would be."; and
WHEREAS, The Domain of New York now boasts a membership of more than
13,000 within its 53 subordinate lodges; and
WHEREAS, In the Order of the Knights of Pythias' ritualistic work,
every sentence has a meaning and every paragraph a beautiful and inspir-
ing lesson; the flag of the country has an honored place at every meet-
ing and the Holy Bible is the supreme Book of Law; the order is dedi-
cated to the cause of universal peace and is pledged to the promotion of
understanding as among men of goodwill as the surest means of attaining
it; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the Knights of Pythias; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Garden City Park, New
York.