LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson upon the
occasion of appearing at the Sunday Evening Services of the Historic
Ossining Camp Meeting Association on June 21, 2009

WHEREAS, Spiritual guidance and nurturing are of great import to the
vitality and well-being of all people and every community of this great
State and Nation; instrumental in that deliverance are those men and
women of religious commitment who accept the responsibility of moral
leadership and render the wisdom of human understanding; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those men and women of religious commitment
who accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom
of human understanding; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson upon the occasion of appearing at the
Sunday Evening Services of the Historic Ossining Camp Meeting Associ-
ation on June 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Filled with genuine compassion and Biblical wisdom, Reverend
Dr. Gordon Anderson is a praying person who expresses his evangelical
faith with humility, dignity and a golden voice; and
WHEREAS, The pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Ossining,
New York, Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson has led the congregation in
special celebrations to honor local policemen, firemen, civic officials
and the community's annual Easter Sunrise Service; in addition, recogni-
tion of veterans and prayers for United States Troops are shared in
worship services; and
WHEREAS, The founder of the worldwide charitable organization,
TELE-MISSION INTERNATIONAL, Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson has used his
wealth of experience in Global Missions and Radio/TV ministries to
address numerous Universities, Colleges, Seminars, Civic Clubs, Confer-
ences, Banquets and Mainline Churches across America; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson was recently honored by the
International Who's Who Registry of Distinguished Professionals and the
weekly worship services at First Baptist Church are broadcast over tele-
vision cable channels in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland Counties, as well
as in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it
is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson and to
wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson upon the occasion of appearing at the
Sunday Evening Services of the Historic Ossining Camp Meeting Associ-
ation on June 21, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Dr. Gordon Anderson.