LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Reverend Dr. Lee Andrew Arrington
upon the occasion of his 35th Anniversary of Ministry to Paradise
Baptist Church, to be celebrated on Friday, September 30, 2011

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 the Reverend
Dr. Lee Andrew Arrington upon the occasion of his 35th Anniversary of
Ministry to Paradise Baptist Church, to be celebrated on Friday, Septem-
ber 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Arrington has brought to his ministry an overwhelm-
ing spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlight-
enment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties, while
always displaying the highest standards of personal and professional
integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, A native of Emporia, Virginia, Reverend Arrington was
installed as the fifth pastor of the Paradise Baptist Church 35 years
ago; he is a recipient of an honorary Doctorate degree from the Manhat-
tan College of Theology, Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of New
Rochelle (1993)- Booth Memorial Hospital (Chaplaincy) and contributes to
on-going Christian studies at Manhattan College of Theology and New York
Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Widely recognized as one of the great spiritual leaders of
New York City, Reverend Arrington has strong ties and affiliations, and
has gained and maintained the admiration, esteem and affection of many
throughout the Greater New York area and abroad; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Arrington is affiliated with many organizations and
serves in various capacities, including: Moderator of the United
Missionary Baptist Association; member of the Baptist's Minister's
Conference of Greater New York and Vicinity, and also serves on the
Anti-Narcotic Commission; volunteer at the Addicts Rehabilitation
Center, New York City; member of the Empire Missionary Baptist State
Convention and National Baptist Convention, USA; and a member of The
Baptist Christian Education Center of New York City; and
WHEREAS, In his Pastoral function, Reverend Arrington demonstrates a
unique grasp to human problems-always being led to the aid of those in
crises; his Divine gifts are lucidly demonstrated in prayer, works of
encouragement and counseling; he consistently ensures the provision of
tangible gifts to those in need; and
WHEREAS, A major accomplishment during the year 2010 for Reverend
Arrington was the elimination of the United Missionary Baptist Associ-
ation's debt; under his leadership, Paradise Baptist Church continues to
prosper today and into the future; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Reverend Dr. Lee Andrew Arrington upon the occasion of his
35th Anniversary of Ministry to Paradise Baptist Church, to be cele-
brated on Friday, September 30, 2011, noting his unremitting and compas-
sionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his community,
and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes 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 the Reverend Dr. Lee Andrew Arrington.