Honor Pastor David Gordon

Senate Resolution No. 4764 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Pastor David Gordon upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Community Champion Award by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Pastor David Gordon has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Pastor David Gordon upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Community Champion Award by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, to be celebrated at its Annual Gala, "Time, Tradition, Trinity," on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the New York State Museum, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Pastor David Gordon is a devoted father and husband, an assistant engineer at the New York State Thruway Authority, and a pastor at House of the Lord Outreach Ministry in Albany's South End; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Pastor David Gordon tirelessly volunteers as a tutor and mentor for the students at Trinity Alliance's Capital South Campus Center; and WHEREAS, Pastor David Gordon has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly, truly impacting the lives of countless individuals; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Pastor David Gordon has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Pastor David Gordon, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Pastor David Gordon upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Community Champion Award by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Pastor David Gordon.