LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr. upon
the occasion of celebrating the Silver Jubilee of his priestly ordina-
tion

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr. upon the occasion of celebrating the
Silver Jubilee of his priestly ordination; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated at a Mass of Thanksgiving, to be held on Sunday, June 2,
2013, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Oswego, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Oswego, New York, Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr.
graduated from Oswego High School in 1974; he then studied at Wadhams
Hall Seminary College and earned his Bachelor's degree in philosophy at
SUNY Oswego; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr. completed his theolog-
ical studies at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, New York; he
was ordained on June 4, 1988; and
WHEREAS, Currently Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in
Oswego, New York, Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr. has previously served
as the Pastor of St. John the Baptist in Rome, New York, as well as
previously having served as Pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Pula-
ski, New York, and St. Francis Xavier in Lacona, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr. was also the parochial
vicar at St. Matthew's Church in East Syracuse, New York; his first
assignment was parochial vicar at St. Charles Borromeo in Syracuse; and
WHEREAS, During his 25 years as a priest, Reverend John Francis Hogan,
Jr. also served as chaplain for the Hibernians from 1988 to 1994 at St.
Camillus in Syracuse, and chaplain of the Knights of Columbus in Pulaski
from 1995 to 2003; in addition, he served five terms (20 years) on the
Diocesan Presbyteral Council, including one year as chairperson; 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
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr. upon the occasion of celebrating
the Silver Jubilee of his priestly ordination; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend John Francis Hogan, Jr.