LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman upon
the occasion of his 10th Pastoral Anniversary, to be celebrated on
Sunday, February 26, 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 honor The Reverend
Dr. Robert M. Waterman upon the occasion of his 10th Pastoral Anniver-
sary, to be celebrated on Sunday, February 26, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman has brought to his minis-
try 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, Robert Waterman is the fifth Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church
located in Brooklyn, New York; his focus is on moving the church towards
building God's Kingdom by restoring people, both spiritually and phys-
ically; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Waterman has brought many gifts to Antioch Baptist Church
with the three most notable being his exuberance of youth, a willingness
to get the job done and an ebullient spirituality; and
WHEREAS, Being born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Hemingway,
South Carolina, Pastor Waterman is ever evolving and is a very ambitious
and staunch businessman in his spare time when he is not actively oper-
ating the church; he fully embodies the notion that he truly can do all
things through Christ; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Waterman is a firm believer in continuing education;
he obtained his Doctorate in Ministry from Drew University and his
Masters of Divinity from the New York Theological Seminary; he earned
his undergraduate degree from The City University of New York at Hunter
College, with a major in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy and
Communications; and
WHEREAS, At Drew University, in writing his thesis, Pastor Waterman
felt compelled to research and create a new form of outreach for the
21st Century because he had observed that his local community would not
enter the church edifice; he then formed teams and went out to survey
the neighborhoods as well as his congregation, seeking a remedy; and
WHEREAS, After gaining this inspired knowledge, Pastor Waterman
decided to build a Christian lounge where the believers and unbelievers
of Christ can socialize without barriers; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Waterman is a lifetime member of the NAACP and he
serves on Community Board No. 3 as the Chairperson of the Transportation
Committee; he is a part of the Black Brooklyn Empowerment Convention and
holds the position of Chair of Securing Our Institutions Cluster; he
serves as the Ecumenical Chair in Brooklyn for the Black Leadership
Commission on AIDS of New York City (BLCA), and is the President of the
African Clergy and Elected Officials Organization of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Waterman is the author of the book GOD HAS LEFT THE
BUILDING; after graduation in 2009, he began to self-publish his thesis
which is heavily rooted in and based on The Great Commission; the title
of the book truly exemplifies and encompasses the content of his writing

as the church as a whole is in dire need of a redesign of its outreach
methods; 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 those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman upon the occasion of his 10th
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 The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman.