2015-J3193

Commemorating the 99th Anniversary of Brown Memorial Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York

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2015-J3193


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 99th Anniversary of Brown Memo-
rial Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York

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
99th Anniversary of Brown Memorial Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of The Reverend Clinton M. Mill-
er, Brown Memorial Baptist Church 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 99th Anniversary of Brown Memorial Baptist Church,
Brooklyn, New York, which was observed on Friday, October 23, 2015,
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 tran-
smitted to The Reverend Clinton M. Miller, Brown Memorial Baptist
Church, Brooklyn, New York.

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  • 07 / Jan / 2016
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Jan / 2016
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Jan / 2016
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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