LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman
upon the occasion of his Eighth Pastoral Anniversary to be celebrated on
Friday, February 19, 2010

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 Reverend
Dr. Robert M. Waterman upon the occasion of his Eighth Pastoral Anniver-
sary to be celebrated on Friday, February 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman has brought to his minis-
try 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, Robert Waterman is the fifth Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church
located in Brooklyn, New York; his focus is on moving the church towards
building God's Kingdom by restoring people, both spiritually and phys-
ically; and
WHEREAS, Being born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Hemingway,
South Carolina, Pastor Waterman is ever evolving and is a very ambitious
and staunch businessman in his spare time when he is not actively oper-
ating the church; he fully embodies the notion that he truly can do all
things through Christ; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Waterman is a firm believer in continuing education;
he obtained his Doctorate in Ministry from Drew University and his
Masters of Divinity from the New York Theological Seminary; he earned
his undergraduate degree from The City University of New York at Hunter
College, with a major in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy and
Communications; and
WHEREAS, At Drew University, in writing his thesis, Pastor Waterman
felt compelled to research and create a new form of outreach for the
21st Century because he had observed that his local community would not
enter the church edifice; he then formed teams and went out to survey
the neighborhoods as well as his congregation, seeking a remedy; and
WHEREAS, After gaining this inspired knowledge, Pastor Waterman
decided to build a Christian lounge where the believers and unbelievers
of Christ can socialize without barriers; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Waterman is a lifetime member of the NAACP and he
serves on Community Board No. 3 as the Chairperson of the Transportation
Committee; he is a part of the Black Brooklyn Empowerment Convention and
holds the position of Chair of Securing Our Institutions Cluster; he
serves as the Ecumenical Chair in Brooklyn for BLCA, Black Leadership
Commission Aids, and is the President of the African Clergy and Elected
Officials Organization of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Waterman is the author of the book GOD HAS LEFT THE
BUILDING; after graduation in 2009, he began to self-publish his thesis
which is heavily rooted in and based on The Great Commission; the title
of the book truly exemplifies and encompasses the content of his writing
as the church as a whole is in dire need of a redesign of its outreach
methods; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered 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 Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman upon the occasion of his
Eighth Pastoral Anniversary, 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 Legislative 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 The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman.