Commend Brooklyn Church Ceremony

Senate Resolution No. 4813 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Tabernacle of Praise of Brooklyn, New York upon the occasion of hosting its Groundbreaking Ceremony on April 8, 2018 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Tabernacle of Praise of Brooklyn, New York upon the occasion of hosting its Groundbreaking Ceremony on Sunday, April 8, 2018; and WHEREAS, Spiritual guidance and nurturing are of great import to the vitality and well-being of all people and every community of this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, The Groundbreaking Ceremony for Tabernacle of Praise's Cathedral Multi-purpose Center marks a new chapter for the congregation as well as for the community-at-large; and WHEREAS, Under Bishop Eric D. Garnes' luminous direction, Tabernacle of Praise 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 commend Tabernacle of Praise of Brooklyn, New York upon the occasion of hosting its Groundbreaking Ceremony on April 8, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tabernacle of Praise, Brooklyn, New York.