2019-J2794

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Mt. Zion Church of God (7th day) of Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated May 8-10, 2020

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2019-J2794



Senate Resolution No. 2794

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of Mt. Zion
Church of God (7th day) of Brooklyn, New York, to be
celebrated May 8-10, 2020

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, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
50th Anniversary of Mt. Zion Church of God (7th day) of Brooklyn, New
York, to be observed May 8-10, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Three services will be held to celebrate this auspicious
milestone: Homecoming Service on May 8th; Sabbath Worship Celebration on
May 9th; and the Anniversary Gala at Terrace On The Park on May 10th
which will highlight the many experiences of former and present elders
and members of Mt. Zion Church of God (7the day), formerly known as
Congregation of Avahath Achim; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Senior Pastor Gil Monrose,
Mt. Zion Church of God (7th day) 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 50th Anniversary of Mt. Zion Church of God (7th day) of
Brooklyn, New York, to be observed May 8-10, 2020, fully confident that
this commemoration reflects the belief in those values which enhance the
dignity and purpose of life; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Senior Pastor Gil Monrose, Mt. Zion Church of God (7th
day) of Brooklyn, New York.

actions

  • 13 / Feb / 2020
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 25 / Feb / 2020
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 25 / Feb / 2020
    • ADOPTED

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