Senate Resolution No. 1839

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMEMORATING the 27th Anniversary of Isaiah's
Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church of
Brooklyn, New York on June 9, 2019

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 27th Anniversary of Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope
Spiritual Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated with a
Service, "Soldiers of God Arise!", on Sunday, June 9, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church was
founded in 1992, by Archbishop Dr. Voni B. Johyn; since its inception,
this organization has grown from nine founding members to over 300
members on record and counting; and

WHEREAS, During its distinguished 27-year history, Isaiah's Temple
of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church has formed alliances with other
neighboring organizations within the East New York and Brownsville
communities and extends its services to provide a Soup Kitchen and Food
Pantry service for those in need; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual
Baptist Church has been instrumental in offering assistance to people of
Caribbean descent in obtaining permanent residency in the United States
through church sponsorship; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of The Most Reverend Dr. Voni
B. Johyn, Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church stands
on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the
coming decades while retaining that spiritual resolve which
characterizes its past; 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
commemorate the 27th Anniversary of Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope
Spiritual Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York on June 9, 2019; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Most Reverend Dr. Voni B. Johyn, Isaiah's Temple of
Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York.