LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Dr. Fred Lucas upon the occa-
sion of his 40th Anniversary in the Ministry to be celebrated on Satur-
day, October 27, 2012

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 Reverend Dr.
Fred Lucas upon the occasion of his 40th Anniversary in the Ministry to
be celebrated on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Russo's on The Bay in
Queens, New York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Fred Lucas has brought to his ministry an over-
whelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional 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, Ably led by Reverend Dr. Fred Lucas, Brooklyn Community
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 Reverend Dr. Fred Lucas upon the occasion of his 40th Anniver-
sary in the Ministry to be celebrated on Saturday, October 27, 2012,
noting his unremitting and compassionate 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 Reverend Dr. Fred Lucas.