Senate Resolution No. 2223

BY: Senator METZGER

COMMENDING The First Presbyterian Church in
Goshen, New York, upon the occasion of its 300th
Anniversary to be observed with a yearlong
celebration to begin October 19, 2019; and

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 is justly proud to commend The First
Presbyterian Church of Goshen, New York, upon the occasion of its 300th
Anniversary to be observed with a yearlong celebration, beginning with a
Tricentennial Ball, on Saturday, October 19, 2019; this auspicious
event, located at The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen,
will feature a dinner catered by Catherine's Restaurant of Goshen, jazz
music and a DJ; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1720, in Goshen, New York, The First
Presbyterian Church 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
commend The First Presbyterian Church in Goshen, New York, upon the
occasion of its 300th Anniversary to be observed with a yearlong
celebration beginning on October 19, 2019, 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 The First Presbyterian Church of Goshen.