LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Townsley, Jr.
upon the occasion of celebrating their 40 distinguished years in the
pastorate

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 Mr. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Townsley, Jr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 40
distinguished years in the pastorate on Monday, May 21, 2012, at Russo's
On the Bay in Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, This special event is to also recognize Presiding Prelate
Bishop Nathaniel Townsley, Jr. for 30 notable years as Bishop, and for
his historic 50 years of serving in the music ministry; and
WHEREAS, At St. Mark Holy Church of Brooklyn, Bishop Nathaniel and
Lady Mary Townsley's Christian service has impacted countless lives,
families and ministries both near and far; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Townsley, Jr. have brought to their
ministry an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from
vision and enlightenment in conducting administrative and spiritual
duties, while always displaying the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, These distinguished people of God have always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to their care and have
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when people of
such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend those indi-
viduals for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Townsley, Jr. upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 40 distinguished years in the pastorate, noting their
unremitting and compassionate faith and their exemplary service to God,
man, and their community, and extending to them the heartfelt best wish-
es 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 Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Townsley, Jr.