LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Parkway
Community Church of Hicksville, New York

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
60th Anniversary of Parkway Community Church of Hicksville, New York, to
be celebrated on February 26, 2012, at the Carltun in Eisenhower Park;
and
WHEREAS, Parkway Community Church was established in 1951; it was
founded by The Reverend Douglas R. MacDonald, who led the Church for
almost 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Since 2003, The Reverend Harold Lay, assisted currently by
The Reverend Theodore Grant, has ably led Parkway Community Church; 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 60th Anniversary of Parkway Community Church of Hicks-
ville, New York, 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 Harold Lay, Pastor, Parkway Community Church of
Hicksville, New York.