LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn
upon the occasion of hosting the 17th Annual Police Appreciation Day
Service on Sunday, February 27, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recogni-
tion and just tribute to those individuals and faith-based institutions
which distinguish themselves through their unremitting commitment and
service to humanity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting the
17th Annual Police Appreciation Day Service on Sunday, February 27,
2011; and
WHEREAS, This special occasion is to also congratulate Reverend Dr.
Flora Wilson Bridges upon the occasion of her recent installation as
Senior Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, The sanctuary of the church on Police Appreciation Day, with
uniformed officers and their families filling the front pews reserved
for them, will be an indelible vision, and a rare, perhaps unprecedented
occurrence of police and the community worshipping together on a cele-
bratory and mutually supportive occasion; and
WHEREAS, Parishioners and community residents, Dorothy Gill and Doro-
thy Turmail, members of the First Presbyterian Church for over two
decades, have traditionally planned the annual event; this is a heart-
warming occasion to show gratitude for the notable service that the 84th
Precinct provides; and
WHEREAS, A spiritual mentor, Reverend Dr. Flora Wilson Bridges is
continuing First Presbyterian's long line of pastoral leadership that
embraces the mission of being multicultural and inclusive and is teach-
ing the church to expand its vision; and
WHEREAS, With its enduring commitment to Christian values, and its
partnership with the Brooklyn community, First Presbyterian Church of
Brooklyn enters the future with the certain promise of continued success
in its purposeful endeavors on behalf of its congregants and the commu-
nity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn upon the occasion of host-
ing the 17th Annual Police Appreciation Day Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Dr. Flora Wilson Bridges, Senior Pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, and to the 84th Police Precinct.