LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Anthony L. Trufant 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 Reverend
Anthony L. Trufant upon the occasion of his 20th Pastoral Anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Anthony L. Trufant was born in Chicago, Illinois, on
January 14, 1962; he was married in August 1990, to Muriel L. Goode; the
couple has two daughters, Sharise and Toni; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Anthony L. Trufant matriculated at Morehouse College
in Atlanta, Georgia, and at the Colgate Rochester Divinity School in
Rochester, New York where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Masters
of Divinity degrees, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Presently, he is a doctoral candidate in pastoral counseling
at Hebrew Union College of New York City; and
WHEREAS, In May of 1988, Dr. Amos C. Brown, his uncle and mentor,
ordained Reverend Anthony L. Trufant; and
WHEREAS, During Reverend Anthony L. Trufant's pastoral ministry, he
has served as the Associate Minister of the Friendship Baptist Church in
Atlanta, Georgia; Associate Chaplain at the University of Rochester
Interfaith Chapel in Rochester, New York; and Pastor of the Church of
Christian Compassion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Reverend Anthony L. Trufant is the esteemed Senior
Pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York, to which he
was called in September of 1990; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable pastor is involved actively in both church
and community-based organizations; he serves as the Chairperson of the
Emmanuel Baptist Church Economic Development Corporation, the Ordination
Council of ABC Metro New York, and the Concerned Citizen's Coalition; he
also volunteers as a NYC Clergy Liaison for Police-Community Affairs in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Reverend Anthony L. Trufant teaches as an
adjunct faculty member at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City;
and
WHEREAS, A recipient of various civic and religious awards, Reverend
Anthony L. Trufant was inducted into the College of Ministers at More-
house College in April of 2001; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Anthony L. Truant believes in a holistic approach to
ministry, one that involves personal salvation as well as human liber-
ation; he is committed to building a ministry which addresses not only
the needs of Emmanuel Baptist Church's members, but also those of the
community in which the church exists; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Anthony L. Trufant 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 profes-
sional 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 Reverend Anthony L. Trufant upon the occasion of his 20th Pasto-
ral 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 Anthony L. Trufant.