Senate Resolution No. 2036

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Abu Bekr Temple No. 91 Oasis of
Brooklyn Desert of New York upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Potentates Ball

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Abu Bekr Temple No. 91 Oasis of Brooklyn Desert of New York upon
the occasion of hosting its Annual Potentates Ball, honoring Kevin O.
Manley at the Sonesta in White Plains, New York from March 31 - April 2,
2024; and

WHEREAS, Abu Bekr Temple No. 91 Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert of New
York was chartered August 20, 1949, and resides at 70 Pennsylvania
Avenue Brooklyn, New York; the temple was incorporated in 1975; and

WHEREAS, The Annual Potentates Ball is an event to honor the current
Illustrious Potentate and the members of Abu Bekr Temple No. 91 for all
the charity work done throughout the year, ranging from voter
registration programs to their back-to-school program to community
feeding initiatives, among many other endeavors; and

WHEREAS, In 1972, Past Potentate John W. Edgehill of Abu Bekr Temple
No. 91 served as the Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its
Jurisdiction's, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Temple units such as the Temple Mounted Unit and the Temple
Marching Unit, while attending the various Imperial Sessions around the
Nation for the past 25 years have won many awards, the most recent being
First Place in 2022 while attending Imperial Session in St. Louis
Missouri; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Abu Bekr Temple No. 91 Oasis of Brooklyn Desert of New York upon
the occasion of hosting its Annual Potentates Ball; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Illustrious Potentate Kevin O. Manley and the Abu Bekr
Temple.