Town President Larry Dominick welcomed community and religious leaders at a breakfast Thursday at Klas Restaurant as Cicero approaches the 150th anniversary of its founding to be celebrated in 2017. Emcee John Kociolko, former Town Assessor, spoke at length of the town’s history. Certificates of acknowledgment were presented to three religious institutions and leaders during the breakfast. Among those honored were St. Anthony Church which this year celebrates its 100th Anniversary. “This Centennial celebration is an important event and reflects the deep roots that our community has both in public service, community service and in its faith,” the resolution stated. The town also honored Father Sergio Solis the Pastor of St. Anthony Church and to the parishioners of the church.

Also acknowledged was Mary Queen of Heaven Church, which is also celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. “This Centennial celebration is an important event and reflects the deep roots that our community has both in public service, community service and in its faith. The resolution also acknowledged the dedicated work of Father James Schulz the Pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven, his assistant Father Hugo Morales, and the parishioners of the church. And, the officials also recognized 30 years of service to Diane Johnson, pastor of Gethsemane Church. “I want to thank everyone for coming. I encourage everyone to go to the show and see this film called courageous. It is an outstanding movie. It is really moving and a wonderful movie. I you get a chance, go see it. Thank you and god less you all,” President Dominick said during the breakfast meeting. Town officials also attending were Collector Fran Reitz, Supervisor Joe Virruso, Assessor Emo Cundari and Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, and trustees Victor Garcia, Dennis Raleigh, Lorraine Walsh.