LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Calvary
Full Gospel Family Church, Inc., to be celebrated on Saturday, June 12,
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, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
60th Anniversary of Calvary Full Gospel Family Church, Inc., to be cele-
brated on Saturday, June 12, 2010, in Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1949, Bishop Robert N. Stewart began the Calvary Full
Gospel Church at 20 South Water Street; soon after, the church relocated
to 44 Chamber Street, and later to 49 Smith Street; and
WHEREAS, In the mid 1950s, Bishop Stewart began a bible school; in
1955, the Reverend David McAllister succeeding Bishop Stewart as Pastor
and served for 25 years until his death in January of 1980; and
WHEREAS, In 1974, Calvary Full Gospel Family Church acquired its
current church facility located at 359-361 First Street; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by the Reverend Nelson McAllister, Calvary Full
Gospel Family Church, Inc. stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared
to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining that spir-
itual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Calvary Full Gospel Family Church,
Inc., to be observed on Saturday, June 12, 2010, fully confident 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 Calvary Full Gospel Family Church, Inc., in Newburgh, New
York.