Honor Archbishop Roy E. Brown

Senate Resolution No. 5730 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of His Eminence, Senior Archbishop Roy E. Brown, Patriarch of the Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc., and devoted member of his community 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, Senior Archbishop Roy E. Brown died on Saturday, June 2,

2018, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, Born on February 28, 1943, Reverend Roy Edward Brown founded Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc., and officially introduced the organization during his consecration to the Bishopric and Annual Prayer Day of the Pilgrim Church on July 18, 1990; and WHEREAS, Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc. was established to provide apostolic covering to leaders (Senior Pastors), local churches and ministries, and to fulfill the great commission of evangelization and Christianization of the world in accordance with the Holy Scriptures; and WHEREAS, Senior Archbishop Roy E. Brown is survived by his loving wife, Lady Paula Brown, his daughter, Tiwana E. Brown, and the entire Pilgrim Assemblies family; and WHEREAS, Senior Archbishop Roy E. Brown 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 always gave enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Senior Archbishop Roy E. Brown leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the life and accomplishments of His Eminence, Senior Archbishop Roy E. Brown, and to express its deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and friends who mourn his passing; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of His Eminence, Senior Archbishop Roy E. Brown.