LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of St. Gregory
the Great Parish of Bellerose, New York, to be celebrated on October 14,
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. Gregory the Great Parish of Bellerose, New York,
to be celebrated at a Diamond Jubilee Dinner Dance at Antun's in Queens
Village, New York, on Friday October 14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, St. Gregory the Great Parish was established in 1936, and
Father William J. McLaughlin was installed as the first pastor; and
WHEREAS, Today, St. Gregory the Great Parish is a vital parish which
offers numerous services, not only to its members, but also to the
surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, St. Gregory the Great Parish has an active Holy Name Society,
Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Gregory's
Great Teens youth group; and
WHEREAS, The parish also has a very large Athletic Association which
includes both intramural and CYO leagues; and
WHEREAS, St. Gregory the Great Parish 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 religions 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. Gregory the Great Parish of
Bellerose, New York, to be celebrated on October 14, 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. Gregory the Great Parish, Bellerose, New York.