LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring First Lady Gloria Pharr upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition by the New Hope Mission-
ary Baptist Church on June 16, 2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, First Lady Gloria Pharr has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor First Lady
Gloria Pharr upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, to be celebrated at its
First Ladies Appreciation Banquet on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the
Imperial Room in Inwood, New York; and
WHEREAS, First Lady Gloria Pharr has been called upon to contribute
her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, First Lady Gloria Pharr was born on April 30, 1954; she is a
1973 graduate of Camden Academy High School; and
WHEREAS, After relocating to Inwood, New York in 1975, Gloria Pharr
joined the First Baptist Church of Lawrence under the late Reverend
Willie L. Hill; she began to sing on the choir and was consecrated as a
Deaconess in 1978; and
WHEREAS, First Lady Gloria Pharr has served on several clubs such as
Pastor's Aide, Utility Club, State Club, Deaconess Board and supervisor
over the Children's Choir, the Angelic Voices; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman was also very involved in the Head
Start program at the 5 Towns Community Center and became the first Poli-
cy Chairperson to represent the Community Center at the Head Office of
EOC; and
WHEREAS, First Lady Gloria Pharr served as secretary then became the
Policy President of EOC to represent over 8 Head Start programs in
Nassau and Suffolk counties; she was also a member of the CB Social Club
which cared for senior citizens in the community; and
WHEREAS, Currently, First Lady Gloria Pharr serves as Vice President
of Nassau for the Eastern Baptist Association for Ministers Wives and
Widows Division, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Alvin Barnett,
Moderator and First Lady Pippen; and
WHEREAS, She is also associated with the Jeremiah C. Gaffney Funeral
Home where she is there for families during their time of pain and
sorrow; her purpose is to keep on caring for the elderly and keep a
smile on their faces; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, First Lady Gloria Pharr has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 38 years, Rever-
end Wilbert Pharr Sr. and their children, Lucas, Wilbert Jr. and Jessi-
ca, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in
her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which First Lady Gloria Pharr has
displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor First Lady Gloria Pharr upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on June
16, 2012; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to First Lady Gloria Pharr.