LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Anthony Gutzmore upon the
occasion of his induction into the Office of Episcopacy

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 Gutzmore upon the occasion of his induction into the Office of
Episcopacy, to be celebrated on Saturday, December 10, 2011, in Brook-
lyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anthony St. Aubyn Gutzmore was born in the Parish of Port-
land, Jamaica, West Indies; he grew up in Kingston, Jamaica with his
uncle, the late Bishop Dr. Vivian Anderson; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Gutzmore completed his early education at the Seaward
Primary School and Penwood Junior High School before moving on to St.
Andrews Technical High School; in 1972, he migrated to the United
States, where he joined his uncle at the Trinitarian Baptist Assembly in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Gutzmore attended the New York School of Bible, where
he earned a certificate in Theology; in 1980, he was ordained to the
ministry and served as the assistant pastor of Trinitarian Baptist
Assembly for twenty years; and
WHEREAS, That same year, Reverend Anthony Gutzmore married his wife,
Pamela; currently residing in Rosedale, Queens, they are the proud
parents of Daniel and Kimberly and grandparents of Caleb; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Reverend Anthony Gutzmore was placed as overseer of
the Trinitarian Baptist Assembly in both Jamaica, West Indies and Brook-
lyn, New York; having received his mandate from God, he obediently
fulfills his calling as Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in
Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Anthony Gutzmore 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 Gutzmore upon the occasion of his induction
into the Office of Episcopacy, 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 Gutzmore.