Senate Resolution No. 1972

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMEMORATING the 101st Anniversary of the
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour of Mineola, New York

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 this 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
commemorate the 101st Anniversary of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
of Mineola, New York, to be observed with a special recognition service
at the church and a celebratory dinner on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in
Westbury, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour was founded in 1921 with
Walter E. Schwolert as the first pastor; since then, the Church has
diligently worked to spread the gospel and has strived to make a
positive difference to the residents in not only Mineola, but also the
surrounding villages; and

WHEREAS, As a reflection of the determination and dedication to its
community, the Lutheran Church of Our Savior has become the mother of
three established congregations, and provides many other services such
as school and summer programs, childcare for working parents, and the
Lutheran Counseling Center for those in need; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour stands on the
threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming
decades, while retaining that spiritual resolve which has so
characterized its glorious 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
commemorate the 101st Anniversary of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
of Mineola, New York, confident that this commemoration reflects the
belief in those values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour.