LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 41st Anniversary of Paradise
United Gospel Church of Brooklyn, New York

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
41st Anniversary of Paradise United Gospel Church of Brooklyn, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Founded by Dr. Jehoshaphat Forchalle, Paradise United Gospel
Church stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the chal-
lenges of the coming decades while retaining that spiritual resolve
which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by The Reverend Dr. Jehoshaphat W. Forchalle, Para-
dise United Gospel Church continues to prosper today and into the
future; 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 41st Anniversary of Paradise United Gospel Church, 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 Paradise United Gospel Church, Brooklyn, New York.