LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Father Tomaz Gomide upon the occasion
of the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
the Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who commit their energies and
purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to individuals who distinguish themselves and
the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Father Tomaz
Gomide upon the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to
the Priesthood; and
WHEREAS, Father Tomaz Gomide came to America from Brazil as a priest
and has ably served Corpus Christi Parish in Mineola, New York and the
entire Mineola community for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Father Tomaz Gomide, a kind and devout man, has brought to
his ministry an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting
from vision and enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spir-
itual duties, while always displaying the highest standards of personal
and professional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend them for the
edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Father Tomaz Gomide upon the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of
his Ordination to the Priesthood, noting his unremitting and compassion-
ate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and
extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this Legislative Body for
a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Father Tomaz Gomide.