Senate Resolution No. 3099

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING The Reverend Clinton Miller upon the
occasion of his 19th Pastoral Anniversary with Brown
Memorial Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York

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 sense 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend The Reverend Clinton Miller upon the occasion of his 19th
Pastoral Anniversary with Brown Memorial Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Clinton Miller earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern Connecticut State
University; he first felt the divine calling of the gospel ministry at
the age of 19, but did not actively pursue the vocation of ministry
until he was a seminarian at Yale University; and

WHEREAS, Upon graduation from divinity school in 1994, Reverend
Clinton Miller continued training for the ministry as an intern minister
at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, before becoming its
youth minister; and

WHEREAS, In October of 2000, Reverend Clinton Miller was called to
pastor Brown Memorial Baptist Church; since that time, he has applied
the functions of traditional ministry to this community of believers;
and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, through preaching, counseling and visitation,
this extraordinary man has set a tone that will allow Brown Memorial's
vision to be realized; and

WHEREAS, Today, Reverend Clinton Miller continues to stabilize the
ministry of Brown Memorial by demonstrating consistent Christian
service, strong financial administration and sound preaching; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to the mission of his ministry at Brown
Memorial Baptist Church, Reverend Clinton Miller introduces the
Salvation of Jesus Christ to individuals through dynamic worship,
relevant Christian education, responsible stewardship, inclusive
fellowship and impacting evangelism; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Reverend Clinton Miller, Brown
Memorial Baptist Church has built a fellowship hall, renovated its
sanctuary and started a community development corporation; perhaps most

importantly, it has placed a strong emphasis on ministry and service to
the Brooklyn community and to New York City; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his devoted service to the church, Reverend
Clinton Miller taught in the New York City Public School system for four
years before entering full time ministry; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Reverend Clinton Miller has
served on various boards including the Harlem YMCA and the Bedford
Stuyvesant YMCA; he also served as Chaplain for the New York Liberty of
the WNBA; and

WHEREAS, Ordained by the American Baptist Churches and the United
Missionary Baptist Association of Greater New York, Reverend Clinton
Miller builds his ministry around Christian concepts of fairness,
justice and the development of genuine Christian community; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Clinton Miller 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, 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 custom 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 The Reverend Clinton Miller upon the occasion of his 19th
Pastoral Anniversary with Brown Memorial Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New
York, 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 Clinton Miller.