LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Father Ed Deimeke upon the occasion of
celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood and
congratulating him on his Retirement

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 them-
selves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preemi-
nence of service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Father Ed Deimeke upon the occasion of celebrating the 40th Anniversary
of his Ordination to the Priesthood and to congratulate him on his
Retirement; this momentous occasion will be celebrated with a Mass on
Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Waterv-
liet, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 40 years, Father Ed Deimeke has rendered faith-
ful, conscientious and valuable service to the Roman Catholic Church,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his congregation, dioc-
ese, and community; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as spiritual leader of the Immaculate Heart
of Mary Parish, Father Ed Deimeke has served with loyalty, honor and
distinction, and is governed by a keen sense of duty and always shows a
unique grasp of human problems in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, Father Ed Deimeke 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Father Ed Deimeke upon the occasion of celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood and congratulating him
on his Retirement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Father Ed Deimeke.