Senate Resolution No. 2087
BY: Senator PARKER
COMMEMORATING the 147th Anniversary of Lenox Road
Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York, celebrated in
June of 2019
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
147th Anniversary of Lenox Road Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York,
celebrated in June of 2019; and
WHEREAS, Lenox Road 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 147th Anniversary of Lenox Road Baptist Church of
Brooklyn, New York, celebrated in June of 2019, 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
transmitted to Lenox Road Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York.
