Senate Resolution No. 2280

BY: Senator MAYER

COMMENDING The Reverend Dr. Michael B. Gerald upon
the occasion of his 10th Pastoral Anniversary to be
celebrated on June 10, 2022

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
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence of service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The
Reverend Dr. Michael B. Gerald upon the occasion of his 10th Pastoral
Anniversary to be celebrated with a formal dinner at The Davenport
Mansion, New Rochelle, New York, on Friday, June 10, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael B. Gerald, the esteemed Pastor of
Shiloh Baptist Church in Tuckahoe, New York, 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 The Reverend Dr. Michael B. Gerald upon the occasion of his 10th
Pastoral Anniversary, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and
his exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and extending to
him the heartfelt 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
transmitted to The Reverend Dr. Michael B. Gerald.