Senate Resolution No. 4481

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

COMMENDING Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. D.D.S.
upon the occasion of his 35th Anniversary as Pastor
of New Life Tabernacle, Inc. on May 21, 2018

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the
faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who 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 individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Bishop
Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. D.D.S. upon the occasion of his 35th Anniversary
as Pastor of New Life Tabernacle, Inc. to be celebrated at a Banquet
Extraordinaire held in his honor on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Russo's On
The Bay in Howard Beach, New York; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious event will also commemorate the 20th
Anniversary of Pastor Eric R. Figueroa, Sr.'s consecration to the office
of Bishop for New Life Tabernacle, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, A native of Brooklyn, New York, Bishop Eric Rinald
Figueroa, Sr. holds doctorates in Divinity and Theology; in 1983, he
founded New Life Tabernacle, Inc. a ministry which possesses a unique
inclusionary character forging interdenominational relationships and
eradicating spiritual stereotypes in an effort to advance the Kingdom of
God; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Bishop Eric R. Figueroa,
Sr., New Life Tabernacle is a multi-purpose service center, spiritually
nurturing the souls of mankind, as well as meeting their earthly needs;
and

WHEREAS, In 1998, Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. founded the Family
Life Development Center, Inc. a nonprofit community development agency
designed to provide an array of services which will transform the lives
of people as well as their neighborhood including food and clothing
donations, drug rehabilitation, youth and family initiatives, mentoring
programs, Life Skills Teaching curriculum, various counseling services,
college preparatory classes, scholarship fund, and senior citizen
programs; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. also established the New Life
Covenant Fellowship, a cooperative and collaborative assembly of
interdenominational pastors, churches and ministries; through his
vision, this group strives to equip, enable and empower a new generation
of leaders in pursuit of excellence in ministry; and

WHEREAS, Moreover, Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. is a founding member
of Brooklyn Congregations Together, which diligently works to bring

together church pastors and their congregations in a collaborative
effort to produce the best of community and church in the holistic needs
of Brooklyn residents; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his preaching and teaching skills, Bishop
Eric F. Figueroa, Sr. is an accomplished gospel singer; he and the New
Life Tabernacle 100 Voice Mass Choir recorded a CD entitled He's A Rock;
and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Doreen Figueroa,
their three children, Timiney Figueroa, Anaysha Figueroa-Cooper and Eric
Figueroa, Jr., and their five grandchildren, Quincy, Miles, Ella,
Christopher, and Eric, all of whom have shown him love and support and
rejoice in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. 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 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
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. D.D.S. upon the occasion of his
35th Anniversary as Pastor of New Life Tabernacle, Inc., noting his
unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God,
man, and his community, and extending to him heartfelt best wishes for a
future of continued purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. D.D.S.