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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Most Reverend Joseph L. Federal has served as the
Bishop of the Salt Lake Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church for twenty
years and ten years prior to that, as Auxiliary Bishop;and
WHEREAS, during the twenty years he has served as Bishop of the Catholic
Diocese of Salt Lake City, the Most Reverend Joseph L. Federal directed the
growth and programs of his faith and has acquired many friends and admirers
in this community;and
WHEREAS, over the past two decades, Bishop Federal has seen the
Catholic population of Utah increase more than 25%and has authorized the
building of four new parishes and eight new satellite missions, as well as the
renovation and rebuilding of six parishes, and has commissioned the restoration
of the Cathedral of the Madeline;and
WHEREAS, through his insight and direction, a more extensive religious
education program, has been established including the Diocesan Office of
Education, which coordinates parochial schools and adult education and campus
ministries;and
WHEREAS, through his faithful and devoted service to his church and
community, Bishop Federal has been an inspiration and example to his church
and to his fellowman in the service of God.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of Salt
Lake City that they do hereby express on their own behalf and on the behalf of
the residents of Salt Lake City their sincere and deepest appreciation for the
devoted and tireless example that the Most Reverend Joseph L. Federal has
rendered to his church and his community. The Mayor and City Council wish
him well in his retirement and further extend their warmest wishes that he will
enjoy happiness and health in his future endeavors.
Passed by the Mayor and City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ,70 th
day of Thal , 1980.
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Resolution No.
By City Council
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Expressing appreciation to Reverend
Joseph L. Federal upon his retirement
as Bishop of the Salt Lake Diocese of
the Roman Catholic Church.
APPROVED •
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