LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Keith Proctor as he is honored by
the Imani Singers of Medgar Evers College at its Annual Night of Honor
on May 4, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals who
distinguish themselves in service to their faith and community merit the
highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. Keith Proctor as he is honored by the Imani Singers of Medgar Evers
College, the college's renowned resident choir, at its Annual Night of
Honor to be held at the college on Friday, May 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Each year at this Black Tie event, the Imani Singers of
Medgar Evers College honors and pays tribute to outstanding sacred music
church musicians in the Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Keith Proctor, Minister of Music at Bridge Street
A.W.M.E. Church, truly merits this high honor; and
WHEREAS, Music stands paramount among Dr. Keith Proctor's many accom-
plishments; from his very early immersion into the theory and practice
of the piano, he has amazed his listeners with the superb nature of his
craft; and
WHEREAS, Recognized as a child prodigy, Keith Proctor embarked on a
brilliant career which has spanned the globe, from musical festivals
held in his native Guyana, through the concert halls of the Caribbean,
South America, Europe and North America; his academic credentials
include Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Music Education degrees
from the prestigious Royal School of Music, from which he was also
granted a fellowship; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Proctor has organized concerts and has appeared with
Evangelist Shirley Caesar, C.C. Winans, Albertina Walker and others; he
has also collaborated with musicians and bands, including Otis Redding,
Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, Ben E. King, Chuck Jackson and others,
and demonstrated his musical virtuosity before former President William
Clinton; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Proctor generously takes time to share his talent and
encourage people of all ages; currently the Minister of Music at Bridge
Street A.W.M.E. Church in Brooklyn, New York, he has served as an Asso-
ciate Professor of Music at Brooklyn College Preparatory Center for the
Performing Arts, as Minister of Music at St. John's A.M.E. Church, at
Allen Memorial A.M.E. Church and at St. Matthew's A.M.E. Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Keith Proctor has been honored many times; among many
other honors, he is the recipient of the Gospel Music Workshop of Ameri-
ca Award and an Honorary Doctorate in Music from the Seventh Day Adven-
tist College; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Keith Proctor has certainly distinguished himself in
service to his faith and community and is worthy of the recognition and
appreciation of this Legislative Body and the citizens of the great
State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. Keith Proctor as he is honored by the Imani Singers of
Medgar Evers College at its Annual Night of Honor on Friday, May 4,
2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Keith Proctor.