LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Most Reverend Eric Daniel Garnes
upon the occasion of his installation as the new Presiding Bishop of the
United Covenant Churches of Christ, International in Brooklyn, New York

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Most
Reverend Eric Daniel Garnes upon the occasion of his installation as the
new Presiding Bishop of the United Covenant Churches of Christ, Interna-
tional in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, October 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Eric Daniel Garnes will bring to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God will give enlightenment, guid-
ance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has administered
abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all;
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 indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Most Reverend Eric Daniel Garnes upon the occasion of his
installation as the new Presiding Bishop of the United Covenant Churches
of Christ, International in Brooklyn, New York, noting his unremitting
and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his
community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this Legis-
lative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Eric Daniel Garnes.