New York K 801: Congratulating Pope Leo XIV upon his election as the first American Pope and extending best wishes for his spiritual leadership and global ministry as the leader of the Catholic Church

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K00801 Summary:

BILL NOK00801 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORMaher

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSRAngelino, Bailey, Barclay, Beephan, Bendett, Blankenbush, Blumencranz, Bologna, Brabenec,
 Braunstein, Brook-Krasny, Brown E, Brown K, Buttenschon, Carroll P, Chang, Chludzinski, Conrad,
 Cunningham, Dais, DeStefano, DiPietro, Durso, Epstein, Fitzpatrick, Friend, Gallahan, Gandolfo,
 Giglio, Gonzalez-Rojas, Gray, Griffin, Hawley, Hevesi, Jensen, Jones, Kay, Lemondes, Lupardo,
 Manktelow, McDonald, McDonough, McMahon, Meeks, Mikulin, Miller, Molitor, Morinello, Norber,
 Novakhov, Palmesano, Paulin, Pirozzolo, Ra, Raga, Reilly, Reyes, Romero, Rozic, Sayegh,
 Sempolinski, Shimsky, Simpson, Slater, Smith, Smullen, Solages, Tague, Tannousis, Tapia, Taylor,
 Vanel, Walsh, Williams, Zaccaro

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06/12/2025introduced

06/12/2025adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 801

BY: M. of A. Maher

 CONGRATULATING Pope Leo XIV upon his election as
 the first American Pope and extending best wishes
 for his spiritual leadership and global ministry as
 the leader of the Catholic Church

 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and
commend spiritual leaders whose influence extends across nations and
whose ministry brings hope, unity, and moral guidance to millions; and

 WHEREAS, On May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV was elected to the papacy,
becoming the first American Pope and the 268th successor to Saint Peter
and the supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, a position of
great responsibility and spiritual significance; and

 WHEREAS, The election of Pope Leo XIV has energized the nearly
17,000 Catholic parishes in the United States and the more than 1,300
parishes in New York State, including Most Precious Blood Parish in
Walden, New York; and

 WHEREAS, Pope Leo XIV brings to the papacy a wealth of theological
scholarship, pastoral experience, and a deep commitment to social
justice, compassion, and interfaith dialogue; and

 WHEREAS, Throughout his ministry, Pope Leo XIV has exemplified
humility, wisdom, and a tireless devotion to the spiritual and moral
well-being of people across the globe, embodying the values of peace,
charity, and service to the poor and marginalized; and

 WHEREAS, His election has been met with great joy and hope by
Catholics and non-Catholics alike, who look forward to his leadership in
confronting the challenges of the modern world with faith, courage, and
a renewed spirit of unity; and

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and
celebrate historic and inspiring moments in the life of the global
community, and to commend those whose lives are dedicated to uplifting
others through faith and example; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Pope Leo XIV upon his election as the first American Pope
and to extend sincere best wishes for a fruitful and inspiring
pontificate; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Vatican City.

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