LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nazarene Congregational United Church
of Christ upon the occasion of its Annual Women's Day Celebration on May
23, 2010

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, The character and richness of spiritual and community life in
the Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern
and selfless devotion of those who commit their energies and purpose to
the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this State and nation to pay tribute to
institutions and individuals who have contributed so much to the ethical
and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Nazarene Congregational United Church of Christ upon the occasion of its
Annual Women's Day Celebration, to be held at the church on MacDonough
Street in Brooklyn on Sunday, May 23, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Nazarene Congregational United Church of Christ and its
Women's Guild proudly and generously welcome all the women of the commu-
nity to this special celebration, the theme of which is this year "Women
in God's Service, Striving for a Better Community"; and
WHEREAS, The honored Guest Preacher, The Reverend Carrie Nobles of
People's Institutional A.M.E. Church in Brooklyn will deliver a spiritu-
ally enriching Women's Day message; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kanduu Ashley, a devoted member and officer of the Nazar-
ene Congregational United Church of Christ, will be honored as the
Church's 2010 Woman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, In addition, all in attendance will be able to enjoy music by
Nazarene's Women's Chorus and a reception will follow what is sure to be
a moving and inspiring service; and
WHEREAS, The success of Nazarene Congregational United Church of
Christ is in direct correlation to the dedication and hard work of the
members of the Women's Guild, whose involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all of its endeavors on
behalf of the Church and those it serves; and
WHEREAS, Nazarene Congregational United Church of Christ stands on the
threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming
decades while retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its
past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
such enduring religious institutions as Nazarene Congregational United
Church of Christ and to bring such institutions to the attention of the
people of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Nazarene Congregational United Church of Christ and to commem-
orate its Annual Women's Day Celebration on May 23, 2010, fully confi-
dent that this commemoration reflects the belief in those values which
enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Nazarene Congregational United Church of Christ Women's
Guild.