LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Father Tomaz Gomide upon the occasion
of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to Corpus
Christi Church on June 7, 2015

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 Tomaz Gomide upon the occasion of his retirement after many years
of distinguished service to Corpus Christi Church, to be celebrated with
a Mass and Reception in his honor on Sunday, June 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Father Tomaz Gomide came to America from Brazil as a priest
and has ably served Corpus Christi Parish in Mineola, New York and the
entire Mineola community for 39 years; and
WHEREAS, Father Tomaz Gomide, 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 spir-
itual 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 Father Tomaz Gomide upon the occasion of his retirement after
many years of distinguished service to Corpus Christi Church on June 7,
2015, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary
service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heart-
felt 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 tran-
smitted to Father Tomaz Gomide.