Senate Resolution No. 1634

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the GODSQUAD, 67th Precinct Clergy
Council, Inc., upon the occasion of hosting its 5th
Annual Evening of Remembrance & Reflection Reception
To End Gun Violence on June 24, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the GODSQUAD, 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc., upon the
occasion of hosting its 5th Annual Evening of Remembrance & Reflection
Reception To End Gun Violence on Monday, June 24, 2019; and

WHEREAS, The 67th Precinct Clergy Council, founded on its religious
affinity, is a charitable organization providing relief to distressed
and underprivileged community members; and

WHEREAS, Comprised of local pastors, associate pastors, ministers,
elders and evangelists, the organization focuses on lessening
neighborhood tensions and the burdens on government, combating community
deterioration and juvenile delinquency, and acting as a liaison among
law enforcement, community members, and their congregations; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, its members support youth and crime prevention
programs, providing counseling and support to residents of the
community, offering solutions to problems arising in the 67th Precinct
of Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, the GODSQUAD, 67th Precinct
Clergy Council has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of the GODSQUAD, 67th Precinct Clergy Council
is in direct correlation to the efforts of its President Pastor Gilford
T. Monrose and its dedicated members, whose involvement is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the GODSQUAD, 67th
Precinct Clergy Council; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the GODSQUAD, 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc., upon the

occasion of hosting its 5th Annual Evening of Remembrance & Reflection
Reception To End Gun Violence; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Pastor Gilford T. Monrose, President, the GODSQUAD, 67th
Precinct Clergy Council, Inc.