LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Roger Hambrick upon the occa-
sion of his designation as the recipient of the 2009 African American
Heritage Award on February 27, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reverend Roger Hambrick upon the occasion of his designation as a recip-
ient of the 2009 African American Heritage Award at a ceremony to be
held on Friday, February 27, 2009, at The Bronx Library Center; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Reverend Roger Hambrick has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
vocation and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious
honor; and
WHEREAS, As a child of a pastor, Reverend Roger Hambrick grew up with
an enormous amount of exposure to men and women devoted to their faith;
many Pastors and Christians have influenced him throughout his lifetime
preparing him for his life's mission and creating an unwavering passion
to serve others; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Roger Hambrick has been a servant and member of
Green Pasture Baptist Church for over 40 years; in addition, he has
accumulated great leadership experience as Director of the Bronx Mass
Ministry, Inc. for 22 years; and
WHEREAS, He has taught Sunday School, Bible Study and various seminars
and workshops in and around the United States; he has also participated,
produced, promoted and performed in the Pre-Grammy Awards Gospel
Concert; Reverend Jesse Jackson's Gospel Concert at the Apollo Theatre;
Earth Wind and Fire's "We Can Touch the World" Concert at Radio City
Music Hall; the Gospel Music Workshop of America State Convention and
the National Convention; the Black Leadership Commission on AIDS Benefit
Gospel Concert; McDonald's Gospel Fest Concert at Madison Square Garden;
Bronx Clergy Task Force "March for Justice and Peace," in wake of the
Amadou Diallo verdict; 100 Black Men Gospel Concert and Bobby Jones
Gospel in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Reverend Roger Hambrick was an instrumental part
of the New York Mets, "We Remember, We're United," at Shea Stadium after
the 9/11 Attack on the World Trade Center; the Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Celebration at Lehman Center for Performing Arts as well as the "I
Believe in Music," at Central Park; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Roger Hambrick 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, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by
Reverend Roger Hambrick over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to
others; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend Roger Hambrick upon the occasion of his designation as
the recipient of the 2009 African American Heritage Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Roger Hambrick.