Senate Resolution No. 2193

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Reverend Philip Grigsby upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the
James and Pearl Campbell Peace and Justice Award by
the Capital Area Council of Churches on September
18, 2019

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in our great 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, This Legislative Body commends Reverend Philip Grigsby upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the James and Pearl
Campbell Peace and Justice Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches
to be celebrated on Wednesday, September 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award is bestowed upon an individual who,
like James and Pearl Campbell, is actively involved in demonstrations,
education activities and has a strong commitment to peace and justice;
and

WHEREAS, Reverend Philip Grigsby has long been a faithful advocate
for peace and justice; this devotion began early in his life while he
was assisting with the Industrial Areas Foundation; and

WHEREAS, His experiences at both Oberlin College and Yale University
influenced the direction he would take in life which became a focus on
ministry and mission work; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Philip Grigsby graciously served in the Peace
Corps, as well as held the esteemed position of Executive Director of
Christian Community Action; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Reverend Philip Grigsby worked for Church
World Service where he and his team of selfless volunteers developed the
Charlotte CROP Walk, which has become the largest in the nation; and

WHEREAS, For the last three decades he has worked for the
Schenectady Inner City Ministry, currently serving as its Executive
Director; in this capacity, he leads the group in addressing a variety
of community needs; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and
has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and
corporal needs of all; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
presented with a person who carries such outstanding moral and social
values, it is appropriate to publicly and exultantly proclaim and
commend that individual for the guidance and mentorship of others; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Philip Grigsby upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the James and Pearl Campbell Peace and Justice Award by the
Capital Area Council of Churches, noting the commitment he has shown to
furthering the peace and justice of his community and this great Empire
State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Reverend Philip Grigsby.