Senate Resolution No. 2577 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING The Reverend John Buehler upon the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood 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 The Reverend John Buehler upon the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood; and WHEREAS, John Buehler was born to Paul and Jane (Doyle) Buehler in Utica, New York, on July 12, 1947; he attended Oriskany Central School in Oriskany, New York, and Notre Dame High School in Utica, New York; and WHEREAS, In New York State, John Buehler attended the seminary, studying Philosophy at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg and Theology at Our Lady of Angels in Albany and Christ the King in Syracuse; he was officially ordained into the Priesthood on May 18, 1974; and WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Reverend John Buehler had appointments to serve the parishioners as an Associate at churches in New York State: St. Matthew's Parish in East Syracuse; Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Vestal; and St. Therese Parish in Syracuse; and WHEREAS, After a sabbatical at Fordham University in New York City, Reverend John Buehler served as Director of Pastoral Care at Loretto Geriatric Center in Syracuse; additionally, he was Pastor at St. John's Parish and St. Francis de Sales Church in Utica; and WHEREAS, Reverend John Buehler fulfilled his duties while commissioned to complete special assignments for the Office of Vicar Forane, the Councilor of Group Seven, and the Priests' Personnel Committee prior to his retirement on July 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Reverend John Buehler 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, Reverend John Buehler 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 The Reverend John Buehler upon the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood, 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 The Reverend John Buehler.