LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Dr. James A. Thornton upon
the occasion of his 10th Pastoral Anniversary at Salem Missionary
Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, on April 30, 2016

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 them-
selves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preemi-
nence of service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend Dr.
James A. Thornton upon the occasion of his 10th Pastoral Anniversary at
Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, to be celebrated
on Saturday, April 30, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Under Reverend James A. Thornton's luminous leadership, the
Salem Missionary Baptist Church sponsors numerous ministries which reach
out to meet the needs of its community including health and counseling,
athletic programs for various age groups, Boy Scouts, and book, food and
clothing drives, as well as many other services which seek to enhance
the quality of life of the residents of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Reverend James A. Thornton 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 profes-
sional 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 adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; 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 indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Dr. James A. Thornton upon the occasion of his 10th
Pastoral Anniversary at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New
York, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary
service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heart-
felt 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 tran-
smitted to Reverend Dr. James A. Thornton.