Senate Resolution No. 1590

BY: Senator COMRIE

HONORING The Reverend Beverly Morrison Caesar upon
the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the National Council of Negro Women,
Inc., Queens County, on June 2, 2019

WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the
compassion of individuals such as The Reverend Beverly Morrison Caesar
who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great
actions, epitomize the best of humanity; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor The Reverend
Beverly Morrison Caesar upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County,
to be celebrated at its 32nd Annual Black & White Awards Banquet:
"Women's Empowerment, Legacy, Reclamation and Renewal" on Sunday, June
2, 2019, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, An ordained minister, Beverly Morrison Caesar is the
Associate Pastor of Bethel Gospel Tabernacle in Queens, New York, where
she oversees the women's ministry and heads the Parish Relations
ministries, striving to keep the communication lines open between
leadership and laity; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Pastor Bev, this extraordinary
woman founded and directs the Speech Choir, where the Word is
expressively recited and delivered in poetic form; she also oversees
C.A.R.E., a small group ministry; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Beverly Morrison Caesar is the founder and director
of Arts in Christian Theater (A.C.T.), which produced the blockbuster
hit, "The Hedge", and other noteworthy productions; in addition, she
opened a theatrical training company, ACTStudios, which provides
training for aspiring actors, dancers, poets and singers; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Beverly Morrison Caesar started inter ACTION galore,
a summer program which affords children ages 6-14 the opportunities to
not only enjoy the creativity of dance, drama, arts and craft and
karate, but to strengthen their academic skills; and

WHEREAS, Adding author to her lists of accomplishments, Pastor
Beverly Morrison Caesar penned the compelling manuscript entitled,
Experiencing the 25th Hour; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Pastor Beverly Morrison Caesar
joined forces with World Vision and began her mission, speaking on
behalf of the AIDS pandemic which plagued Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya;
through this effort, she was able to encourage hundreds of individuals
to become sponsors of young children who had become orphans through this
fatal disease; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Beverly Morrison Caesar formed the Veronica Morrison
Foundation, which functions to raise funds through plays, concerts and

fashion shows to aid underprivileged women and children nationally and
internationally; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Pastor Beverly Morrison
Caesar, this vital foundation has provided assistance to an orphanage in
Uganda; supported two orphans of the Tabernacle Evangelique De Bethel in
Port of Prince, Haiti; built two houses through Food For The Poor in
Jamaica; donated finances to aid the children of Colombo, Kandy, Talawa,
Sri Lanka with book bags filled with school supplies; and provided
scholarships for teenagers to go to Christian Camps; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Morrison Caesar earned her Bachelor of Science and
Bachelor of Theology degree from Hunter College and Bethel Bible
Institute, respectively; she is currently pursuing her master's degree;
and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Pastor Beverly Morrison
Caesar has displayed throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 39 years,
Bishop Roderick R. Caesar, and their four children Naomi, Lydia,
Elizabeth and Roderick III, as well as two granddaughters, Kayliah and
Selah Dawn, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her
many achievements; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Pastor Beverly Morrison Caesar, that future generations may know and
appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the
respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Reverend Beverly Morrison Caesar upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro
Women, Inc., Queens County, on June 2, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Reverend Beverly Morrison Caesar.