LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. David A. Hampton upon the occasion
of his First Anniversary as the 10th Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church of
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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. David A.
Hampton upon the occasion of his First Anniversary as the 10th Pastor of
Bethany Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, This special event will be held on Friday, March 13, 2009, at
Fellowship Hall; an additional celebration will take place on Sunday,
March 15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Senior Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church of Brooklyn, Dr.
Hampton 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, Dr. Hampton, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, is a gifted
leader, pastor, preacher, and teacher with an ability to reach a wide
audience; his preaching can be characterized as didactic and dynamic,
possessing substance and style, content and creativity; he has worked to
build bridges of racial reconciliation through the Celebration of Hope
and Crossing Over Men's Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hampton has served through teaching at many institutes of
higher learning and also as a Field Education (SCOFE) Supervisor at
Christian Theological Seminary; he was a religious columnist for the
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER NEWSPAPER (the nation's fourth oldest African-Am-
erican publication) and formerly as a contributing columnist for the
INDIANAPOLIS STAR & NEWS Focus Section; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hampton was the 2007 recipient of the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Human Rights Award in Religion; he is listed among Distinguished
Faith Leaders in the 2003-2007 editions of WHO'S WHO IN BLACK INDIANAPO-
LIS; he served on the Executive Board of the Church Federation of Great-
er Indianapolis in 2003-2004, and the Executive Board of the American
Baptist Churches of Indianapolis; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hampton is also affiliated with the Progressive National
Baptist Convention; he is a former NCAA All-American athlete (1994) and
was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005 at the University of
Indianapolis; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Pastor Hampton
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University
of Indianapolis in 1994, a Master of Theological Studies Degree in 2000,
and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Practical Theology (Summa Cum Laude)
from Christian Theological Seminary in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Upon his arrival in New York City, Dr. Hampton took seriously
the prophetic call of justice as he participated in the May 2008 protest
of the Sean Bell verdict; he currently serves on the Board of Directors
of the National Action Network, and in June of 2008, he was inducted as
a member of Brooklyn Congregations Together (BCT); and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Hope, their children,
Taylor and Gabriel, 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 indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. David A. Hampton upon the occasion of his First Anniversary as
the 10th Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. David A. Hampton.