LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending St. Paul's United Methodist Church of
Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of hosting its 163rd Anniversary
celebration

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay trib-
ute to those institutions within the State of New York whose historic
significance has contributed to the culture and traditions of our citi-
zens; 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 commending St. Paul's
United Methodist Church of Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of
hosting its 163rd Anniversary celebration on Sunday, May 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, St. Paul's United Methodist Church has served the East Flat-
bush and surrounding communities for the past 163 years and is presently
under the luminous guidance of Reverend Delroy D. Murdock; and
WHEREAS, St. Paul's United Methodist Church stands on the threshold 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
commend St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Brooklyn, New York, upon
the occasion of hosting its 163rd Anniversary celebration, to be
observed on Sunday, May 17, 2009, fully confident that this commendation
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 St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 3714 Avenue D, Brooklyn,
New York 11203.