J 1118: Congratulating Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr., upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate

 Senate Resolution No. 1118 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr., upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate 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 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr., upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate, to be celebrated at an Anniversary Mass at St. Paul's Church in Rome, New York, on Sunday, June 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, Edgar Doyle, Jr., was born and educated in Rome, New York; he has a background and degree in electrical engineering from the University of Dayton where he met his wife, Marty; the couple have been married for 63 years, blessed with six children and several grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Edgar Doyle, Jr., worked at the Rome Laboratory (Rome Air Development Center until 1991), a United States Air Force research laboratory, for 40 years; from 1996-2007, he served as Faith Formation Director at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Rome; and WHEREAS, On May 27, 2000, Edgar Doyle, Jr., was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in Syracuse; and WHEREAS, At St. Paul's Catholic Church, in his capacity as Deacon, Edgar Doyle, Jr., has assisted and preached at weekend masses and coordinated the altar server recruitment, training, and scheduling; he is the Director of Religious Education, and he has served as Music Director and guitarist at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, also in Rome, for 10 years and at St. Paul's Catholic Church for 20 years; and WHEREAS, Additionally, Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr., has assisted in the Parish Council and the Finance Committee; he has also participated in the Marriage Encounter, the Cursillo Weekend, and support groups; he is the Catholic Chaplain for the Oneida County Correctional Facility in Oriskany where he conducts a weekly prayer service; and WHEREAS, Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr., has brought to his ministry an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment while conducting his administrative and spiritual duties, always displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and dedication; and WHEREAS, Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr., has always given guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has ministered 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 congratulate Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr., upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt 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 transmitted to Deacon Edgar Doyle, Jr.