Senate Resolution No. 1499

BY: Senator MARCHIONE

COMMEMORATING the 110th Anniversary of Court St.
Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas on
June 10, 2017

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 sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious religious organizations of the State of New York whose
worthy endeavors have a substantial impact on the quality of life in
their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 110th Anniversary of Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic
Daughters of the Americas, to be celebrated on Saturday, June 10, 2017,
at the Fairways of Halfmoon, Mechanicville, New York; and

WHEREAS, One of the largest and oldest organizations of its kind,
Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to perform numerous good
works in the community including donations to charity and the
administration of scholarship programs; its members strive to be helping
hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness; and

WHEREAS, Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas,
located in Mechanicville, New York, is composed of many dedicated
Catholic women who come together in a spirit of fellowship to work for
their parishes and communities under the motto "Unity and Charity"; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception 110 years ago, Court St. Paul No. 71,
Catholic Daughters of the Americas has grown and developed to become a
valued court within the national organization; and

WHEREAS, Today, this esteemed religious organization continues to
provide its members with updated programs to serve the current needs of
church and country; and

WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, Court St. Paul
No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas has demonstrated the
important value of helping others in need; and

WHEREAS, Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the Americas
now 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 sense of this Legislative Body that when
religious organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 110th Anniversary of Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic
Daughters of the Americas, 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
transmitted to Court St. Paul No. 71, Catholic Daughters of the
Americas, Mechanicville, New York.