LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Church
of the Pilgrim Holiness of Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated April
16-19, 2009

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, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
85th Anniversary of the Church of the Pilgrim Holiness of Brooklyn, New
York; to celebrate this auspicious occasion, a series of events have
been planned for April 16-19, 2009, including an Anniversary Banquet at
Antun's Caterers with this year's theme being "Go Forward"; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of its Pastor, The Reverend Dr.
Keith Burnett, the Church of the Pilgrim Holiness stands on the thresh-
old of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades
while retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its 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 85th Anniversary of the Church of the Pilgrim Holiness
of Brooklyn, New York, to be observed April 16-19, 2009, fully 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 tran-
smitted to The Reverend Dr. Keith Burnett, Pastor, Church of the Pilgrim
Holiness, 24 Arlington Place, Brooklyn, New York 11216.