LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of St. George
Antiochian Orthodox Church of Albany, New York, to be celebrated on May
20, 2011

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
75th Anniversary of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Albany, New
York, to be celebrated on Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Hilton Garden
Inn, Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, Located in Albany, New York, St. George Antiochian Orthodox
Church is a parish of the North American Archdiocese of the Holy Ortho-
dox Christian Church of Antioch; the Church is a member of the worldwide
Communion of Orthodox Churches; and
WHEREAS, St. George Antiochian Orthodox 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
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of St. George Antiochian Orthodox
Church of Albany, New York, to be observed on May 20, 2011, fully confi-
dent 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. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Albany, New York.