Senate Resolution No. 2429

BY: Senator RHOADS

CONGRATULATING Joseph Anthony Lettieri upon the
occasion of celebrating his Ordination to the Sacred
Order of the Priesthood on June 8, 2024

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 custom of this Legislative Body to bring full
recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence of service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Joseph Anthony Lettieri upon the occasion of celebrating his Ordination
to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood by His Excellency the Most
Reverend John O. Barres on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Cathedral of
Saint Agnes in Rockville Centre, New York; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Anthony Lettieri has been a member of Saint William
the Abbot Roman Catholic Church in Seaford, New York since birth,
serving as an Altar Server, Sacristan, and a member of its music
ministry; he is a 2011 graduate of St. William the Abbot School, and
earned his Eagle Scout Award as an active member of Boy Scout Troop 690;
and

WHEREAS, Joseph Anthony Lettieri will bring to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity and dedication; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, he will give enlightenment, guidance, and
wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and will administer 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 Joseph Anthony Lettieri upon the occasion of celebrating
his Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood on June 8, 2024,
noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph Anthony Lettieri.