LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Earl Jones, Sr. upon the
occasion of his 25th 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
Earl Jones, Sr. upon the occasion of his 25th Pastoral Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Earl Jones, Sr. 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, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Earl Jones graduated from Frank-
lin K. Lane High School in June of 1971; he later attended SUNY Potsdam
where he received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History;
his postgraduate study was in the Master of Divinity Program of New York
Theological Seminary from 1987-1989; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Jones preached his trial sermon in March of 1981;
Dr. John H. Nichols and the First Calvary Baptist Church called Reverend
Jones to be assistant pastor; in addition, he served as interim pastor
for a year and was later called to the pastorate of First Calvary in
June of 1985; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Reverend Earl Jones, Sr., First Calvary Baptist
Church continues to prosper today and into the future; 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, With him throughout have been his wife, Joyce, and their
children Angela, Earl Jr., William, and two grandsons, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Earl Jones, Sr. upon the occasion of his 25th Pastoral
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 Earl Jones, Sr.