LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Mutual Aid Society, Franklin Square, New York, to be cele-
brated July 16, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those organizations of true purpose and worthy accomplishment
which, through their endeavors, foster a spirit of community and service
and, simultaneously, work diligently to preserve and enhance their rich
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 75th Anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mutual Aid Socie-
ty, Franklin Square, New York; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious event, the Society will hold its
75th Annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival with a Procession down New
Hyde Park Road carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to St.
Catherine's Church for a Mass observing the Feast of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel, much like was done by the organization's founding fathers; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mutual Aid Society was founded by
several Italian families who settled in Franklin Square, New York, in
honor of their patron saint from Italy; and
WHEREAS, An old Long Island Railroad station house was placed on Cath-
edral Avenue in Franklin Square and served as the organization's
original clubhouse; it was here members would gather weekly to light
candles for Our Lady of Mount Carmel; and
WHEREAS, In the 1950s, the member families, many of whom were trades-
men and craftsmen, pooled together resources to build a new clubhouse
located at 934 Stewart Place in Franklin Square, where it still stands
today; and
WHEREAS, Currently, the Society still organizes the annual feast of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel; on this day, the members celebrate mass to
thank the Blessed Mother for all she has done for them and to remember
the past members who founded this wonderful organization; and
WHEREAS, The proceeds from the feast support local churches and chari-
ties, including Thanksgiving baskets as well as helping local families
in need; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mutual Aid
Society, Franklin Square, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mutual Aid Society.