LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to Reverend Clinton M. Miller upon
the occasion of his Eighth Anniversary as Pastor of Brown Memorial
Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recogni-
tion and just tribute to those men and women of religious commitment who
accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom of
human understanding; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to pay trib-
ute to Reverend Clinton M. Miller upon the occasion of his Eighth Anni-
versary as Pastor of Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brooklyn, New York, Reverend Clinton M. Miller
attended Bishop Loughlin High School and received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in History from Southern Connecticut University; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Clinton M. Miller 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, After graduating from divinity school in 1994, Reverend Clin-
ton M. Miller continued training for the ministry under the guidance of
Reverend Calvin O. Butts at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as an intern minister, Reverend Clinton M.
Miller developed several youth programs which assisted the overall
ministry at Abyssinian Baptist Church and his experiences adequately
prepared him for a full time pastorate in an urban locale; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Reverend Clinton M. Miller was called to pastor the
Brown Memorial Baptist Church in the historic Clinton Hill section of
Brooklyn, New York; through preaching, teaching bible study, counseling
and visitation, he has set a tone that will allow the vision of the
parish to be realized; and
WHEREAS, Prior to entering full time ministry, Reverend Clinton M.
Miller taught in the New York City school system for four years; he was
ordained by the American Baptist Churches and the United Missionary
Baptist Association of Greater New York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Clinton M. Miller has brought to his ministry 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, 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, The spiritual guidance and nurturing of the citizens of the
State of New York is of great importance to the vitality and well-being
of our communities; singular in distinction is Reverend Clinton M.
Miller, whose service to his church and his people, and his involvement
in his community mirror a commitment of compelling dimension; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Reverend Clinton M. Miller upon the occasion of his Eighth
Anniversary as Pastor of Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Clinton M. Miller.