LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending St. Pius V Catholic Church of Jamaica,
New York, upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to celebrate the
milestones of those enduring places of worship within the State of New
York which serve the spiritual needs of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commending St. Pius V
Roman Catholic Church of Jamaica, New York, upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 100th Anniversary, to be celebrated on Sunday, December 7,
2008; and
WHEREAS, Currently, comprised of 600 parishioners from diverse ethnic-
ities including Portuguese, Hispanic, Nigerian, Asian, African-American,
and various European backgrounds, St. Pius V Roman Catholic Church is
committed to live, proclaim and spread the Gospel message through exam-
ple, service and worship; and
WHEREAS, While this parish is unique in offering masses and events in
three languages, St. Pius V Roman Catholic Church is special because
this truly multilingual community is united in valuing faith, family,
love for God and service to others; and
WHEREAS, The parishioners of St. Pius V Roman Catholic Church volun-
teer their time and energy to many community programs such as: free
English classes, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Religious Education
classes, the Raising Angels Youth Group, soccer teams, the community
food pantry, the Rosary Society, and ministry for both couples and fami-
lies, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, St. Pius V Roman Catholic 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
commend St. Pius V Roman Catholic Church of Jamaica, New York, upon the
occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Father Luiz A. de Aguiar, MsEd., P.D., Administrator, St.
Pius V Roman Catholic Church, 106-12 Liverpool Street, Jamaica, New York
11435.