LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 160th Anniversary of Andrews
United Methodist Church of Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated on April
17, 2011

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
160th Anniversary of Andrews United Methodist Church of Brooklyn, New
York, to be celebrated on Sunday, April 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, On this special day, Andrews United Methodist Church will
celebrate with a special day of worship and fellowship; the church's
Bishop, Reverend Jeremiah Park will bring a special message of the day
and will be joined by the District Superintendent, Reverend Kenny Yi, as
well as other guests; and
WHEREAS, Andrews United Methodist Church is a historic church at 95
Richmond Street in East New York, Brooklyn, New York; it was built in
1893 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Under the esteemed leadership of Reverend Prince Donkor,
Andrews United Methodist Church stands on the threshold of tomorrow,
prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining
that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its rich historical past and up to the present
day, the Andrews United Methodist Church has been sustained by the
beneficent efforts of countless parishioners, past and present, who have
generously supported their church with abundant kindness and good deeds;
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 160th Anniversary of Andrews United Methodist Church of
Brooklyn, New York, to be observed on April 17, 2011, 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 Reverend Prince Donkor, Pastor, Andrews United Methodist
Church, 91 Richmond Street, Brooklyn, New York 11208.