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Nassau County Chapter

Knights of Columbus

President’s Letter
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ, April 16 , 2023
Rev. Fr. Christopher Costigan
Chaplain Roe v. Wade ultimately failed because it is based on the
Rev. Fr. Jiha Lim falsehood that we do not know that the child before birth is a
Rev. Fr. Bret Stockdale human being. And because it is false, we have worked to overturn
Associate Chaplains
it; to mobilize national protests against it; to educate the public
James R. Albert, PGK, FDD about it; to help women heal who have been hurt by it; to help keep
President more women from being hurt; and to rescue unborn children from
Tom Liddy, PGK, PFN, FDD, its deadly consequences.
KGCHS, KM The L.I. Coalition for Life has from the very beginning been a
Vice President champion of the unborn. It is difficult to say just how many of the
unborn have been saved by their efforts. It is with great pleasure
Jim Cioffi, PGK
Secretary the Nassau Chapter honors them this day. Chairman George Frost
and his staff over the years have tirelessly led the effort to educate,
Neil DeRosa, PGK legislate, and reform to insure both the right to life and human
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dignity to dependent and helpless human beings are preserved.

Kevin Fitzpatrick, PGK My congratulations go out to our Tom Kopetic Knight of the
Warden Year Lloyd Ippolito. Lloyd has shown his support for the Chapter
through his work on our Patriot Book and in organizing our online
Steven A. Connelly, PGK, PCP
Secretary to the President meeting during Covid. He has assisted the Nassau Chapter at
every turn. The Robert Hartman Award Lifetime Achievement
Anthony Ippolito, PGK, FDD, Award goes to Ted Newkirk, PCP whom with his wife Paola have
PNCC, PCP, KHS
New York State Secretary been there for the Nassau Chapter for many years. Past Chapter
Advocate to the President Columbiette President Barbara Maier, PNCCP and Supreme
Director is once again honored and recognized for her continued
Joseph Bonarrigo, PGK, FDD
Warden to the President hard work in Columbianism. Also, recognized this year and for the
first time is our Squire of the Year Thomas Lynch. God Bless you
Tom Casey, PGK, FDD all for your good work.
Allen Valente, PGK, FDD
Lecturers to the President My personal Thanks go out to all here this afternoon who took
an AD, attended a fundraiser, made a direct donation, became a
Anthony Ippolito, PGK, FDD, sponsor, purchased a raffle and/or came to the Nassau Chapter
PNCC, PCP, KHS Ball. Collectively we have made a difference to our County, Faith,
New York State Secretary
Ted Newkirk, PGK, PCP and Nation. We are also saving the lives of the unborn.
Michael Galgano, PGK, FDD,
PFN, PCP God Bless you All,
Trustees
Jim Albert, PGK, FDD
Stephen Tommony, PGK, President to the Nassau Chapter
FDD, PCP Knights of Columbus
Trustee Emeritus