Assembly Resolution No. 366

BY: M. of A. Solages

COMMEMORATING the 93rd Anniversary of Emanuel
Baptist Church of Elmont, New York

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and

WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 93rd Anniversary of Emanuel Baptist Church of Elmont,
New York, celebrated on Sunday, May 23, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1928, Emanuel Baptist Church of Elmont, New
York, remains true to its mission to "Magnify Jesus The Christ" in its
regular worship and fellowship, in the preaching and teaching of God's
Word, in the making of disciples, and in the impacting and uplifting of
its ever widening communities; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, Emanuel Baptist Church has grown to
encompass 16 ministries/auxiliaries, and 475 members; and

WHEREAS, Today, under the able leadership of Reverend Ralph P.
Taylor, Emanuel Baptist Church stands on the threshold of tomorrow,
prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades, while retaining
that spiritual resolve which has so characterized its glorious past; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 93rd Anniversary of Emanuel Baptist Church of Elmont,
New York, confident that this commemoration reflects the belief in those
values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Reverend Ralph P. Taylor, Emanuel Baptist Church of
Elmont, New York.