Senate Resolution No. 3106

BY: Senator PARKER

MOURNING the death of The Reverend Isaac Graham,
distinguished citizen, religious leader and devoted
member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full
recognition and just tribute to those men and women of religious
commitment who accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render
the wisdom of human understanding; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to mourn the death of The
Reverend Isaac Graham who died on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after a short
but fierce battle with coronavirus; and

WHEREAS, The Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church on West 147th Street
in Harlem, New York, since 1979, Reverend Isaac Graham is survived by
his loving wife of 45 years, Cheryl; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God always gave guidance and
wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and administered abundantly and
unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Reverend Isaac Graham leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the life and accomplishments of The Reverend Isaac Graham, and to
express its deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and friends
who mourn his passing; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of The Reverend Isaac Graham.