Senate Resolution No. 4113

BY: Senator BONACIC

COMMENDING Father Dennis M. Dinan upon the
occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his
Ordination to the Priesthood on May 16, 2017

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
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence 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 Dennis M. Dinan upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th
Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood on Tuesday, May 16,
2017; and

WHEREAS, Father Dennis M. Dinan has served as pastor of St. Francis
Xavier Church in Narrowsburg, New York, since 2015; he is also the
Chaplain of the Catholic Daughters Court; and

WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, Father Dennis M. Dinan has rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Catholic Church,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his congregation,
diocese, and community; and

WHEREAS, In his capacity as a spiritual leader, Father Dennis M.
Dinan serves 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 Dennis M. Dinan 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 administered 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 Dennis M. Dinan upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th
Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood on May 16, 2017; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Father Dennis M. Dinan.