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J2140Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Church’s 80th Anniversary

Official title

“Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church of Great Neck, New York, on June 9, 2017”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church in Great Neck, New York.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the church’s role in fostering unity and collaboration across diverse communities. , notably through partnerships with other religious organizations and the creation of the Ethnic Coalition, which promotes multicultural engagement beyond its immediate congregation.

  2. Acknowledges the church’s longstanding commitment to social justice and civil rights. , as seen in its annual hosting of the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Observation, reflecting its broader influence in advocating for equality and inclusion.

  3. Emphasizes the church’s ongoing significance as a moral and spiritual anchor. for the Great Neck area, recognizing its adaptability and resilience in serving the needs of its members and neighbors for eight decades.

  4. Serves as an official recognition from the state legislature. , underscoring the value placed on religious and community institutions in shaping the ethical and civic fabric of New York.

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Honor Church’s 80th Anniversary

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2140 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMEMORATING the 80th Anniversary of St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church of Great Neck, New York, on June

9, 2017 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… Show all

9, 2017 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 80th Anniversary of St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church of Great Neck, New York, to be celebrated at a Black Tie Banquet on Friday, June 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, In addition, hundreds of people will gather together to acknowledge this auspicious milestone at a Celebration Gospel Concert on Saturday, June 10, 2017, and an 80th Anniversary Worship Experience on Sunday, June 11, 2017; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1937, St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church has strived to bring the black community together and build bridges with other communities in Great Neck; and WHEREAS, The Church has accomplished this goal through its partnership with the Great Neck clergy as hosts of the Annual Dr. martin Luther King Holiday Observation, and through their vital work with the Great Neck Clergy Association which represents churches and synagogues of all ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, In addition, St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church formed the Ethnic Coalition of the Town of North Hempstead with Temple Emmanuel; this vital organization works with several communities outside of Great Neck; and WHEREAS, Today, under the luminous leadership of Reverend Kathleen N. Edwards, the faithful congregation of St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church remains committed to providing a welcoming place of worship for the residents of Great Neck, and the surrounding region; and WHEREAS, St. Paul A. M. E. Zion 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 80th Anniversary of St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church of Great Neck, New York, to be observed on June 9, 2017, 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 The Reverend Kathleen N. Edwards, Pastor, St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church.

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