LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Cornerstone Baptist Church upon
the occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its Sandy F. Ray
Senior Housing on May 16, 2009

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens in their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Corner-
stone Baptist Church upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniver-
sary of its Sandy F. Ray Senior Housing to be celebrated at a Remem-
brance and Thanksgiving Service to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Located in Brooklyn, New York, Sandy F. Ray Senior Housing is
sponsored by the Cornerstone Baptist Church and is named after the late
Reverend Dr. Sandy F. Ray, who served as the Pastor of this great
congregation for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout Reverend Dr. Sandy F. Ray's years of faithful
service, ministers and laymen alike flocked to hear his insightful,
practical, and powerful biblical preaching; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Sandy F. Ray Senior Housing can be attri-
buted to the hardworking staff, administrators, and volunteers who have
done so much to provide social, physical, and spiritual well-being to
its senior residents; and
WHEREAS, This significant milestone is an excellent opportunity to
recognize the special contributions of the Sandy F. Ray Senior Housing
and the dedicated individuals who strive to better the quality of life
for senior citizens in the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Cornerstone Baptist Church upon the occasion of celebrating
the 25th Anniversary of its Sandy F. Ray Senior Housing; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Sandy F. Ray Senior Housing.