LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin upon the
occasion of the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
the Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who commit their energies and
purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to individuals who distinguish themselves and
the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend
Terrence J. Mulkerin upon the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of his
Ordination to the Priesthood; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Cathedral College in Huntington, New York,
Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin attended Immaculate Conception Seminary,
before receiving a master's degree from St. John's University; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin was ordained a priest at St.
James Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York on June 3, 1961; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his priesthood, Reverend Terrence J. Mukerin has
served as Parish Priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn, Executive Secretary
for the Diocesan Ecumenical Commission and Catholic-Jewish Relations
Committee, Assistant Regional Director for Sub-Sahara Africa with
Catholic Relief Services and as Program Director for Catholic Relief
Services in Poland; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, from 1988-2008, Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin
served as a United States Navy Chaplain with the rank of Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin serves as Director
of Pontifical Mission Societies in the Diocese of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin, a kind and devout man, has
brought 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, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered 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 them for the
edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin upon the occasion of the 50th
Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood, 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 Legis-
lative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Terrence J. Mulkerin.