Senate Resolution No. 596

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

HONORING Father Archie Faustino upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Spirit of
Saint Gertrude Award on February 18, 2017

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the
faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who 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 individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Father
Archie Faustino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Spirit of Saint Gertrude Award, to be celebrated at its Dinner Dance on
Saturday, February 18, 2017, at The Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Saint Gertrude's Church began as a mission church in 1905;
two years later, a priest from St. Dominic's in Oyster Bay, New York,
was assigned to lead the church during the summer months; today, the
Church is home to parishioners from Bayville, Locust Valley, Centre
Island, and Lattingtown, New York; and

WHEREAS, Born on 1967, Father Archie Faustino was ordained in the
Diocese of Zamboang in Philippines in 1993; he then travelled to Rome
where he earned his pontifical doctorate philosophy degree from the
University of the Holy Cross; and

WHEREAS, Father Archie Faustino has served the Catholic Church in
many capacities; he has been an Associate Priest, a Pastor and a
Seminary Professor; and

WHEREAS, For the last nine years, Father Archie Faustino has been a
vital part of Saint Gertrude's Church; during that time, he has touched
the heart of the entire congregation through his wise and gentle ways;
and

WHEREAS, Father Archie Faustino 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; 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 that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Father Archie Faustino upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Spirit of Saint Gertrude Award, noting his unremitting
and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his
community, and extending to him heartfelt best wishes for a future of
continued purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Father Archie Faustino.