LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending St. Augustine's Episcopal Church upon
the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship
Awards on May 22, 2016

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 Nation to pay tribute
to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to the
ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at
Floral Terrace, Floral Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Located on Avenue D in Brooklyn, New York, St. Augustine's
Episcopal Church has sponsored a scholarship program for more than 25
years, granting scholarships to deserving high school students preparing
to enter college, and honoring members of its parish as well as persons
within the community; and
WHEREAS, At present, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church stands humbly,
prayerfully, meditatively and joyfully; and
WHEREAS, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church 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 St. Augustine's Episcopal Church upon the occasion of hosting
its Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on May 22, 2016; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to St. Augustine's Episcopal Church.