2011-J217
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Shaun J. Lee upon the occa-
sion of his Second Pastoral Anniversary at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church of
Brooklyn, New York
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
Shaun J. Lee upon the occasion of his Second Pastoral Anniversary at Mt.
Lebanon Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, May 17, 2008, Reverend Shaun J. Lee was called
to be the seventh pastor of Mt. Lebanon and was installed on September
28, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Lee 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; his leadership has led Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church into
becoming "A Ministry of Love," that reaches beyond its walls to effect
change; 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 Reverend Shaun J. Lee upon the occasion of his Second Pastoral
Anniversary at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York, 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 Shaun J. Lee.