LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Dr. John A. Credle, Jr. upon
the occasion of his 5th Pastoral Anniversary to be celebrated on Janu-
ary, 21, 2012

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 Dr.
John A. Credle, Jr. upon the occasion of his 5th Pastoral Anniversary
to be celebrated at a banquet on Saturday, January 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, As Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Red Hook in Brooklyn,
New York, Reverend Dr. John A. Credle, Jr. 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 Dr. John A. Credle, Jr. upon the occasion of his 5th
Pastoral 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 Dr. John A. Credle, Jr., Calvary Baptist Church of
Red Hook.