LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Monsignor Paul Sanchez upon the occa-
sion of his designation as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brook-
lyn by Pope Benedict XVI

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Monsignor
Paul Sanchez upon the occasion of his designation as an Auxiliary Bishop
of the Diocese of Brooklyn by Pope Benedict XVI; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Paul Sanchez's Episcopal Ordination will be held at
Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York, on
Wednesday, July 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Most Reverend Paul Sanchez was born in Brooklyn; he
earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Bonaventure's University, a
Master of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, and a Licenti-
ate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome;
and
WHEREAS, Paul Sanchez was ordained December 17, 1971, by then-Bishop
James Hickey at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome; his priestly assignments
include Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills (1972-1975), St. Michael, Flush-
ing (1975-1987), and St. Sebastian, Woodside (1987-1991); and
WHEREAS, Paul Sanchez served as pastor at St. Agatha, Brooklyn (1991-
2001), and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, (2001-08), while also serving as
administrator of St. Margaret Mary, Long Island City; he was named Vicar
for Queens North in June 2008 and continues to serve as Vicar for
Queens; and
WHEREAS, Paul Sanchez was named vicariate coordinator for the diocesan
Liturgical Commission in January 1975; he also served as a member of the
Presbyteral Council in January 1984; and
WHEREAS, A member of the International Committee on English in the
Liturgy subcommittee from January 1978 to January 1979, Paul Sanchez
became a member of the diocesan team for Ministry to Priests in January
1985; and
WHEREAS, A passionate teacher, Paul Sanchez was an adjunct faculty
member at Saint John's University and the Seminary of the Immaculate
Conception in Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, A fluent speaker of English and Spanish, Bishop-elect Sanchez
was named a Prelate of Honor by Blessed John Paul II in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Paul Sanchez has brought to his ministry an over-
whelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Monsignor Paul Sanchez upon the occasion of his designation as
an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn by Pope Benedict XVI,
noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monsignor Paul Sanchez.