LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of First
Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York, to be celebrated on April 19,
2013

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, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
250th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York, to
be celebrated on Friday, April 19, 2013, at Wolfert's Roost Country Club
in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, First Presbyterian Church of Albany was founded in 1763; the
Church is located at the corner of State and Willett Streets, in the
Center Square area, facing Washington Park; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, John Jay, Eliphalet Nott, and
a catalogue of governors, politicians, and educators of New York State
and the nation sat in the pews of First Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of its community, First Presbyterian Church
is instrumental in a host of community events, outreaches, and initi-
atives; and
WHEREAS, First Presbyterian plays host to an annual Thanksgiving
Dinner sponsored by Equinox - a community service organization; the free
meal has been served since 1969 in the Assembly Hall to approximately
2000 guests each year; and
WHEREAS, First Presbyterian Church of Albany 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 the 250th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of
Albany, New York, to be celebrated on April 19, 2013, 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 First Presbyterian Church, Albany, New York.