LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Bishop Floyd Rose for
his outstanding pastoral service and unwavering commitment to the Brook-
lyn community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Honorable Bishop Floyd Rose for his outstanding pastoral service and
unwavering commitment to the Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Bishop Rose has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Floyd Rose of St. Gabriel Spiritual Church was born in
Georgetown, Guyana; at age 14, he was called to spiritual service; this
calling to serve God was just the beginning of his spiritual growth and
development, from there he grew into a spiritual leader; and
WHEREAS, Once Floyd Rose accepted his calling, he made the decision in
1983 to establish St. Gabriel Spiritual Church in Guyana; destined to
continue his spiritual education, he attended theology school to
increase his knowledge in the word; and
WHEREAS, Along his journey, in 1986 Floyd Rose was ordained Reverend;
however, his spiritual journey did not end there as he was consecrated a
Bishop 1994; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Rose migrated to Canada and soon after opened the
second branch of St. Gabriel Spiritual Church; he then obtained his
degree in Theology; while in Canada, he was a part of St. Peter's Arch-
diocese under the leadership of Bishop Vernon Manswell, where he subse-
quently became one of the directors of The Spiritual Baptist Faith of
Canada; and
WHEREAS, Having decided to move to the United States of America, Bish-
op Rose's spiritual quest continued; he once again demonstrated his
leadership skills and opened the third branch of St. Gabriel Spiritual
Church of Brooklyn, New York, where he is currently the Presiding Bish-
op; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Honorable Bishop Floyd Rose for his outstanding pastoral
service and unwavering commitment to the Brooklyn community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Bishop Floyd Rose.