LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of St. James
Episcopal Church of Clinton, 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
150th Anniversary of St. James Episcopal Church of Clinton, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The first event is an auction on Saturday, February 11, 2012;
products and services will be auctioned, including the use of vacation
homes for a week, boat excursions with gourmet meals, antiques, and art;
and
WHEREAS, The main celebrations will be from June 8-10, 2012, consist-
ing of a Friday block party, a Saturday celebration dinner, and a
special Sunday worship service with The Right Reverend Gladstone "Skip"
Adams III, Bishop of the Diocese of Central New York, presiding; and
WHEREAS, On May 2, 1862, Bishop William H. DeLancy gave his consent to
build an Episcopal church in Clinton; Episcopalians had been worshiping
in Clinton as early as 1832 and St. James Church was incorporated on May
19, 1862; and
WHEREAS, The name of the church was chosen in recognition of the Feast
of St. Philip and St. James (May 1st), and the Bishop returned the
following year to lay the cornerstone; the current church on Williams
Street was built in 1865; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by the Reverend Timothy S. Reger, St. James Episco-
pal Church continues to prosper today and into the future; 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 150th Anniversary of St. James Episcopal Church of Clin-
ton, 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 Timothy S. Reger, Pastor, St. James Episcopal
Church of Clinton, New York.