LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Archbishop Pamella Taylor for her
outstanding pastoral service and unwavering commitment to the Brooklyn
community

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 individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Archbishop Pamella Taylor for her outstanding pastoral service and
unwavering commitment to the Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Archbishop Pamella Taylor came into this world to make a
difference; her style has been innovative and truly awe inspiring; and
WHEREAS, Pamella Taylor was born in Guyana, South America; during the
early 1970s, she migrated to America to live with her aunt whose strict
ways assisted in building Pamella's character; even at a young age, it
was obvious she was destined for great things; and
WHEREAS, Pamella Taylor's lifelong calling to minister to and nourish
God's people started with her becoming a registered nurse; she wanted to
assist as well as remedy all who were ailing; and
WHEREAS, Although Pamella Taylor had a fulfilling career in nursing,
her spiritual calling came upon her and she began the immense undertak-
ing of embarking on starting a church; in the early 1990s, The Divine
Order of St. Anthony Spiritual Church was established in Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Archbishop Taylor assembled her family and a few other
devoted comrades and commenced worshipping on the Sabbath; today, The
Divine Order of St. Anthony Spiritual Church, led by Archbishop Taylor
boasts over 300 members; and
WHEREAS, All who step through the doors of The Divine Order of St.
Anthony Spiritual Church immediately can see Archbishop Taylor's humble,
sincere and honest leadership qualities, which make her a great teacher
of the word of God; and
WHEREAS, Always ready to assist anyone in need, Archbishop Taylor
along with her husband and nine children have opened their home
graciously and welcomed many; her understanding and caring character-
istics show that her calling is true and very real; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Archbishop Taylor has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Archbishop Pamella Taylor for her outstanding pastoral service and
unwavering commitment to the Brooklyn community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Archbishop Pamella Taylor.