LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Clinton M. Miller upon the
occasion of his Ninth Pastoral Anniversary

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 Reverend
Clinton M. Miller upon the occasion of his Ninth Pastoral Anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, Clinton Miller was born in Brooklyn, New York; he earned his
Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern Connecticut State
University; he first felt the divine calling of the gospel ministry at
the age of 19 but did not actively pursue the vocation of ministry until
he was a seminarian at Yale University; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from divinity school in 1994, he continued
training for the ministry as an intern minister at Abyssinian Baptist
Church in Harlem, New York City, under the guidance of Reverend Calvin
O. Butts; Reverend Miller later became the youth minister; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Reverend Clinton Miller developed several
youth programs which have assisted the overall ministry of Abyssinian
Baptist Church; his experiences with Dr. Butts adequately prepared him
for the full time pastorate in an urban locale; and
WHEREAS, In October of 2000, Reverend Clinton Miller was called to
pastor Brown Memorial Baptist Church in the historic Clinton Hill
section of Brooklyn; since assuming the pastorate at Brown, Reverend
Miller has applied the functions and spirit of traditional ministry to
this community of believers; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Clinton Miller taught in the New York City Public
School system for four years before entering full time ministry; he was
ordained by the American Baptist Churches and the United Missionary
Baptist Association of Greater New York, and is pursuing and awaiting
the opportunity to achieve a Doctorate degree in Ethics; and
WHEREAS, It is Reverend Clinton Miller's vision to stabilize the
ministry of Brown Memorial by demonstrating consistent Christian
service, strong financial administration and sound preaching; the
mission of his ministry is to introduce the Salvation of Jesus Christ to
individuals through dynamic worship, relevant Christian education,
responsible stewardship, inclusive fellowship and impacting evangelism;
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Clinton Miller has brought to his ministry an over-
whelming 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 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 Reverend Clinton M. Miller upon the occasion of his Ninth Pasto-
ral 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 Reverend Clinton M. Miller.