Senate Resolution No. 2191

BY: Senator BRESLIN

CONGRATULATING Deacon Walter Ayres upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Reverend Carlyle Adams Ecumenical and Interfaith
Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on
September 18, 2019

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in our great 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Deacon Walter Ayres upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Reverend Carlyle Adams Ecumenical and Interfaith Award by the
Capital Area Council of Churches, to be celebrated on Wednesday,
September 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award is bestowed upon a person who
exemplifies an inclusive spirit, works to build bridges among religious
groups, and is active in an ecumenical program or project; Deacon Walter
Ayres is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, Deacon Walter Ayres has been active with the Catholic
Charities Commission on Peace and Justice for more than 20 years, first
as a member, then as the Chair, and, for the past five years as
Director; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Deacon Walter Ayres is a member of the
Interfaith Alliance of New York State, and currently serves on the
Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Albany; in the past, he has participated in programs
with the Muslim-Catholic Dialogue and the Jewish-Catholic Dialogue; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and
has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and
corporal needs of all; 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
congratulate Deacon Walter Ayres on the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Reverend Carlyle Adams Ecumenical and Interfaith Award
by the Capital Area Council of Churches, noting the work he has done to
build lasting connections between people and organizations of different
religious groups; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Deacon Walter Ayres.