LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Canadice United Methodist Church upon
the occasion of its 132nd Annual Strawberry Festival on June 25, 2011

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 takes pleasure in commending Canadice
United Methodist Church, Springwater, New York upon the occasion of its
132nd Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 25, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Among Canadice United Methodist Church's many activities and
events, its Annual Strawberry Festival is one of its most enduring, best
attended, and most festive occasions; and
WHEREAS, This year's 132nd Annual Strawberry Festival will feature
musical entertainment by Diane Hershey and a delicious family style ham
dinner with all the fixings, including strawberry shortcake; and
WHEREAS, There will also be baked goods and quarts of strawberries for
sale, as well as a Craft Sale and Silent Auction to be enjoyed by all;
and
WHEREAS, As Canadice United Methodist Church holds its 132nd Annual
Strawberry Festival it 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 Canadice United Methodist Church of Springwater, New York upon
the occasion of its 132nd Annual Strawberry Festival on June 25, 2011;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Canadice United Methodist Church, 5949 Canadice Hill Road,
Springwater, New York 14560.