LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of King of
Kings Lutheran Church

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
50th Anniversary of King of Kings Lutheran Church; and
WHEREAS, Located in New Windsor, New York, King of Kings Lutheran
Church celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a special worship service
and banquet on Sunday, April 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, King of Kings Lutheran Church was chartered on February 25,
1962, by 91 individuals, including founding Pastor Bill deHeyman, making
the true 50th anniversary date Saturday, February 25, 2012; and
WHEREAS, In 1962, the fledgling congregation set up their church in
the upstairs portion of the New Windsor ambulance bay at Five Corners;
though they only stayed in this location for about six years, they even-
tually obtained their current property at 543 Union Avenue; those times
were critical developmental years; and
WHEREAS, King of Kings Lutheran 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, Ably led by Pastor Mary Lou Baumgartner, King of Kings Luth-
eran 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 King of Kings Lutheran Church, 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 Mary Lou Baumgartner, Pastor, King of Kings Lutheran Church.