LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Pastor Paul B. Milholland of Trinity
Lutheran Church in Long Island City/Astoria, upon the occasion of his
Pastoral Installation, celebrated on Sunday, September 26, 2010

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 Pastor Paul
B. Milholland of Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Island City/Astoria,
upon the occasion of his Pastoral Installation; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Paul Milholland became the spiritual leader of Trinity
Lutheran Church on May 9, 2010; the son of a Lutheran minister, he is a
native of North Carolina, and served parishes in North Carolina, Virgi-
nia, and Florida prior to coming to New York; for the past 8 1/2 years,
he served as pastor of St. John's Lutheran of Lindenhurst, in Western
Suffolk County; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Paul Milholland was educated at Lenoir-Rhyne College
in North Carolina, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with
significant course work in Sociology and Theater Arts; he received his
Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, with special emphasis in Luther studies and Ecumenism; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Milholland engaged in Clinical Pastoral Education
(hospital chaplaincy training) at the Lutheran Medical Center in the
Sunset Park area of Brooklyn, New York; although no degree was
conferred, he also took coursework at the Presbyterian School of Chris-
tian Education in Virginia; and
WHEREAS, In 1982 and 1983, Pastor Milholland became acquainted with
the New York area when he served as a Youth Staffer for the Metropolitan
New York Synod of the Lutheran Church in America; in this capacity, he
provided leadership to the synod's youth organization, led retreats,
developed youth groups, trained adults working with youth, and helped
plan several region-wide youth events; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Paul Milholland has written and directed several plays
for children, young people, and adults, which have been performed in his
parishes; he enjoys retreats, conferences, as well as summer camp expe-
riences for people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Milholland 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 professional 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, With him throughout has been his son, Kell, who feels privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements; 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 Pastor Paul B. Milholland of Trinity Lutheran Church in Long
Island City/Astoria, upon the occasion of his Pastoral Installation,
celebrated on Sunday, September 26, 2010, 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 Legis-
lative 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 Pastor Paul B. Milholland.