LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing pastor, Reverend Dr. Robert
Charles Leibold for his many years of distinguished service to the
Village Church of Bayville

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 honor outgoing
pastor, Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Leibold for his many years of
distinguished service to the Village Church of Bayville, to be cele-
brated at a reception on Sunday, June 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Leibold, pastor of the Village
Church of Bayville celebrated his first Sunday in Bayville on July 4,
1999; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Houghton College, Robert Charles Leibold earned
his MDIV and DMIN at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Leibold entered pastoral ministry
in 1980, serving churches in Upstate New York for four years, then as
pastor in Bridgehampton, Cutchogue, Granby, Connecticut, and for the
past 13 years in Bayville; and
WHEREAS, He has served as chaplain of the Bayville American Legion,
the Bayville Fire Department, as well as actively involved with the
Locust Valley School District, and other community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Upon leaving the Village Church of Bayville, Reverend Dr.
Robert Charles Leibold will continue his spiritual leadership at the
Amityville Simpson and Bethpage United Methodist Congregations beginning
July 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Leibold has brought to his minis-
try an overwhelming 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
honor outgoing pastor, Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Leibold for his many
years of distinguished service to the Village Church of Bayville, 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 Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Leibold.