LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the First
Baptist Church of Port Crane

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorat-
ing the 150th Anniversary of the First Baptist Church of Port Crane; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion was celebrated during the weekend of
August 12-15, 2010; it began with a concert by Greater Vision Southern
Gospel and included numerous activities throughout the weekend; and
WHEREAS, In 1860, as this Nation moved toward the Civil War, a small
group of Christian believers in Port Crane, New York, founded the First
Baptist Church of Port Crane; and
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church of Port Crane 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
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the First Baptist Church of Port
Crane, 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 the First Baptist Church of Port Crane, 38 Canal Street, Port
Crane, New York.