Senate Resolution No. 2867

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman for
special recognition after 18 years of serving as
Pastor at the Antioch Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New
York, celebrated on Sunday, February 23, 2020

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble 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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full
recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence of service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend
Dr. Robert M. Waterman for special recognition after 18 years of
serving as Pastor at the Antioch Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York,
celebrated on Sunday, February 23, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman (Pastor Rob) served as the
Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor at Union Baptist Church in White
Plains, New York, under the pastoral guidance of Reverends Robert L.
Mason and Verlin D. Williams; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has brought many gifts to
Antioch Baptist Church, the most notable being his exuberance of youth,
a willingness to get the job done, and ebullient spirituality; and

WHEREAS, By the time of his official installation in February of
2002, he had already been hard at work in Antioch Baptist Church since
November 4, 2001; this was evidenced by new seats in the balcony, a
large influx of youth to fill them, an after-school homework program,
and revival of the Wednesday night Bible study; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman graduated from New York
Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in May of 2003, and
received his Doctorate of Ministry from Drew University in May of 2009;
and

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman has brought to his ministry
an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity and dedication; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman, noting his unremitting and

compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his
community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this
Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman.