LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of St. Mary's
Episcopal Church, of Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated on October 22,
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
175th Anniversary of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, of Brooklyn, New York,
to be observed at its Historic Anniversary celebration on Saturday,
October 22, 2011, with festivals and a visitation by Bishop Provenzano
of Long Island; and
WHEREAS, Built in 1858, St. Mary's Episcopal Church was, and has
become a landmark parish with an active neighborhood presence; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary's Episcopal Church's ministries include the Parish
Choir, various Guilds and Organizations, and Bible Study Groups; and
WHEREAS, This historic parish also holds numerous community events
such as concerts, flea markets, brunches, classes, and lectures; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary's Episcopal Church stands on the threshold of tomor-
row, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retain-
ing 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 175th Anniversary of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, of
Brooklyn, New York, to be observed on October 22, 2011, fully confident
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 the Reverend Jerry Keucher, Priest-in-Charge, St. Mary's
Episcopal Church, 230 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11205.