Honor Reverend Kidd’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 1120 BY: Senator COMRIE HONORING Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd for 40 years of faithful service as Pastor of the Dabar Bethlehem Cathedral 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 sense 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 honor Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd for 40 years of faithful service as Pastor of the Dabar Bethlehem Cathedral to be celebrated on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Inn at New Hyde Park in New Hyde Park, New York, in conjunction with his 90th Birthday Party; and WHEREAS, Born on March 25, 1927, in Jamaica, West Indies, Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd is the pioneer and overseer of Dabar Bethlehem Cathedral, located in Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, Ordained a minister by the National Council of the Assemblies of God Church, Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd is affiliated with Covenant Ministries International; he was also granted an honorary doctorate degree from Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute in

2001; and WHEREAS, In 1968, Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd migrated to the United States and in 1977, was led to pioneer Bethlehem Missionary Church, Inc., which was established with three individuals in the living room of his own home; and WHEREAS, As time went on, the Church's congregation thrived in the community of Queens Village and later, expanded to include a day care center and a Bible College; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd, Bethlehem Missionary Church dedicated a new 600 seat sanctuary to the Lord; this magnificent building was even recognized with the 2004 First Prize for Excellence in Design by the Queens Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, In 2010, Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd passed on the congregation to the bishop of Dabar Worship Center, merging them into one successful congregation, Dabar Bethlehem Cathedral; and WHEREAS, With a deep desire to help the community, Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd, led missionary teams on trips to Israel, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, Dominica, Antigua, Nevis, St. Kitts, Grenada, Guyana, Trinidad, Tobago and Belize as well as supported several missionaries in Africa and the Caribbean islands; and WHEREAS, Known as a man of humility and integrity, Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd is highly respected among his peers and hosts monthly Pastoral Fellowships to strengthen and encourage other pastors in their work; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd 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 Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd for 40 years of faithful service as Pastor of the Dabar Bethlehem Cathedral, 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 very Happy 90th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Reverend Dr. Stanley M. Kidd.