LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Monsignor James J. Dorney for his cease-
less, dedicated service as Vicar of Staten Island, to be celebrated on
July 12, 2012

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire Stale 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 Monsignor
James J. Dorney for his ceaseless, dedicated service as Vicar of Staten
Island, to be celebrated at a special mass on Thursday, July 12, 2012,
at St. Peter's Parish in Staten Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, To add to the joy of this most auspicious occasion, Monsignor
James J. Dorney will be celebrating his 80th Birthday on this same day;
and
WHEREAS, Monsignor James J. Dorney is a 1958 graduate of St. Joseph's
Seminary in Yonkers, New York; he also attended Catholic University, and
completed post graduate studies in Spanish; and
WHEREAS, His priestly assignments have included: associate pastor of
Our Savior Church, Bronx, New York, 1958-1965; associate pastor of St.
Agnes Church, New York, New York, 1965-1966; associate pastor of St.
Elizabeth's Church, Washington Heights, New York 1966-1974; associate
pastor of St. Paul's Church, Congers, New York, 1974-1976; associate
pastor of St. Margaret Mary's Church, Staten Island, New York, 1976-1983
and administrator of St. Peter's Church, 1983-1986; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Monsignor James J. Dorney serves as chaplain for
the New York City Police Department in Staten Island, Catholic chaplain
for USCTG Activities New York in Staten Island, chaplain for the Rich-
mond Division Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus, pastor of St.
Peter's Church in Staten Island, and regional vicar of Staten Island;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to his numerous ministries, Monsignor James J.
Dorney is a valued member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and an
honorary member of Notre Dame Club of Staten Island; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor James J. Dorney has brought to his ministry 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 Monsignor James J. Dorney for his ceaseless, dedicated service as
Vicar of Staten Island, 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 James J. Dorney.