LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending St. Augustine's Episcopal Church of
Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring
Luncheon and Scholarship Awards Ceremony

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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to celebrate the
milestones of those enduring places of worship within the State of New
York which serve the spiritual needs of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church of Brooklyn, New York, upon the occa-
sion of hosting its Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards Cere-
mony on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at The Astoria World Manor in Astoria,
Queens, New York; and
WHEREAS, This event is particularly momentous in that St. Augustine's
Episcopal Church honors and celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its host-
ing this wonderful event of fellowship among parishioners, families and
friends; and
WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church has
sponsored a scholarship program where it has attempted to give scholar-
ship grants to high school students preparing to enter college along
with honoring members of its parish and people within the community; and
WHEREAS, St. Augustine's Episcopal 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
commend St. Augustine's Episcopal Church of Brooklyn, New York, upon the
occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards
Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Venerable Canon Dr. Howard K. Williams, St. Augustine's
Episcopal Church of Brooklyn, New York.