LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Church
of the Regeneration of Pine Plains, New York, to be celebrated on
Sunday, May 25, 2014

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 commemorating the
150th Anniversary of the Church of the Regeneration of Pine Plains, New
York, to be celebrated Sunday, May 25, 2014; and
WHEREAS, With 150 years of faith and fellowship, the Church of the
Regeneration sits 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
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Church of the Regeneration of
Pine Plains, New York observed on Sunday, May 25, 2014, 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 tran-
smitted to Pastor Rev. Fred C. Cartier of the Church of the Regeneration
of Pine Plains, New York.