LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Reverend Gary V. Simpson of The
Concord Baptist Church of Christ upon the occasion of his 20th 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 The Reverend
Gary V. Simpson of The Concord Baptist Church of Christ upon the occa-
sion of his 20th Pastoral Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Originally from the city of Columbus, Ohio, Pastor Simpson
was called by God to serve at the young age of 15; it was during this
time of his life when he preached his first sermon at the Southfield
Community Baptist Church; his passion for teaching the Word of God
continued and spurred him to become an ordained preacher at the age of
20 through the Eastern Union Missionary Baptist Association; and
WHEREAS, However, Pastor Simpson would not stop there; he earned his
Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University in 1984, along with his
Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary three years
later; he then eventually went on to receive his Doctor of Ministry
degree from United Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Simpson first came to Concord in 1984 and acted as an
associate pastor for five years until 1989 when he left to lead the
Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Simpson then came back to the Concord Baptist Church
of Christ as Senior Pastor on Sunday, October 7, 1990; since that day,
he has proven that he is not only a man who preaches the Word of God but
one who also encourages his church congregants to assist several chari-
ties; and
WHEREAS, In the past, The Concord Baptist Church of Christ has been
involved with the Micah Project in order to feed the hungry, the Habitat
for Humanity to build and give homes to the poor and has made donations
to flood and hurricane victims all over the world; Concord Baptist has
also become involved in community service based programs like Alcoholics
Anonymous, HIV/AIDS testing and awareness, blood drives, diabetes and
hypertension awareness; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Simpson 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 professional 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, 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 indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Reverend Gary V. Simpson of The Concord Baptist Church of
Christ upon the occasion of his 20th 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 The Reverend Gary V. Simpson.