LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Father Frederick Bush upon the occasion
of celebrating the 60th Anniversary of his Ordination on Sunday, May 1,
2011

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would 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 those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Father Freder-
ick Bush upon the occasion of celebrating the 60th Anniversary of his
Ordination; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Sunday, May
1, 2011, at Saint Mark's Church in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 7, 1926, in Rochester, New York, to Roy Freder-
ick Bush and Irene Toomey, Frederick Bush was Baptized at Corpus Christi
Church in Rochester on June 20, 1926, and Confirmed at Blessed Sacrament
Church in Rochester on November 10, 1936; and
WHEREAS, Father Frederick Bush attended Saint Andrew's Seminary for
his preparatory studies and Saint Bernard's Seminary for his theological
studies; and
WHEREAS, Ordained a Priest on June 2, 1951, Father Frederick Bush's
home parish is Blessed Sacrament in Rochester, New York; he was
appointed Assistant Pastor at Saint Patrick's Church in Elmira, New
York, on June 26, 1951, and then served at Saint John the Evangelist
Church in Greece, New York, as well as at Holy Cross in Rochester, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Father Frederick Bush became Spiritual Director
at Saint Bernard's Seminary on June 29, 1956, and Assistant Pastor at
Saint Mary's Church in Rochester on June 29, 1967; and
WHEREAS, Appointed Pastor of Holy Spirit in Penfield, New York, on
June 24, 1971, Father Frederick Bush served at Holy Spirit in Penfield
until his retirement on June 26, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Retired for ten years from Holy Spirit in Penfield, Father
Frederick Bush now keeps a full schedule of hospital visits for Saint
Mark's Church in Rochester, continues to offer Mass daily and guides
adults who wish to convert to Catholicism; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his life as a Priest, Father Frederick Bush is
a past-President of the Penfield, New York, Chapter of Kiwanis; 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, The May 1, 2011, commemoration of Father Frederick Bush's
60th Anniversary of his ordination at Saint Mark's Church in Rochester
will also include a joyous celebration of his upcoming 85th Birthday;
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 that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Father Frederick Bush upon the occasion of celebrating the 60th
Anniversary of his Ordination; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Father Frederick Bush.