LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Cornelius Brown upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition for 25 years of
distinguished service as Pastor of the Stuyvesant Heights Christian
Church

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
Cornelius Brown upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition for 25 years of distinguished service as Pastor of the Stuyvesant
Heights Christian Church, to be celebrated on Friday, June 8, 2012, at
the Tropical Paradise Ballroom and Banquet Hall in Brooklyn, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Born on June 11, 1954, Reverend Cornelius Brown graduated
from Hughes High School in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1972; he enrolled in
Central State University in Ohio, and graduated with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Marketing in 1978; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Reverend Cornelius Brown accepted the call to the
ministry and entered United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, where
he received his Master of Divinity in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Cornelius Brown served as Student Associate Minister
for Bond Hill Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, First United Metho-
dist Church in Dayton, Ohio, and Summit Christian Church in Dayton,
Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Cornelius Brown's first pastorate was at the Lincoln
Christian Church, in Youngstown, Ohio, where he served for two and a
half years; this was followed by thirteen months as an Instructor of
Religion and Assistant Pastor at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, In January of 1987, Reverend Cornelius Brown was called to
the historical Stuyvesant Heights Christian Church in Brooklyn, New York
to serve as Senior Minister; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role as Pastor, Reverend Cornelius Brown
has served as President of the Black Minister's Association of the
Christian Church of New York, Chairperson for the Northeastern Region's
Future Committee, and as Chairman of the Association of Brooklyn Clergy
for Community Development; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Terri, and their five
children, Matthew, Patience Marie, Eric, Joshua Cornelius and Sierra,
all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Cornelius Brown has brought to his ministry an over-
whelming 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 Cornelius Brown upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition for 25 years of distinguished service as Pastor
of the Stuyvesant Heights Christian Church, 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 Legis-
lative 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 Cornelius Brown.