LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bridge Street African Wesleyan Metho-
dist Episcopal Church's South Carolina Club upon the occasion of hosting
its Lawn Crab Feast on Saturday, August 10, 2013

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Bridge
Street African Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church's South Carolina Club
upon the occasion of hosting its Lawn Crab Feast on Saturday, August 10,
2013, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Bridge Street African Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church
is the oldest congregation of continuing practice in the Brooklyn and
Long Island regions dating back as far as 1766; and
WHEREAS, The roots of the Church follow the lineage of John Wesley,
who developed the Methodist faith, and Thomas Webb, the seafaring
captain who converted to Wesleyanism, was the outreach missionary who
helped unite this group; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bridge Street African Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church's
South Carolina Club upon the occasion of hosting its Lawn Crab Feast;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bridge Street African Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church.