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J1130Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Mount Moriah Anniversary

Official title

“Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Mount Moriah AME Church on May 11, 2019”

Sponsor Leroy ComrieSD-14
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of Mount Moriah AME Church and recognizes its community contributions.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the long-term impact of community-centered religious institutions. , noting Mount Moriah AME Church’s growth from a small congregation in 1959 to a membership of over 5,000, plus a significant online following—demonstrating evolving methods of outreach and engagement.

  2. Recognizes the church’s role as a provider of vital social services. , such as the Promise House Dream Academy and the ADL Crisis Intervention Center, underscoring the importance of faith-based organizations in filling educational and crisis response gaps.

  3. Draws attention to ongoing and future investments in community infrastructure. , particularly the construction of "MoriahCity," a new multi-level, multi-media facility, signaling the church’s commitment to continued community presence and programming for decades to come.

  4. Affirms the value of strong leadership in community institutions. , crediting Senior Pastor Reverend Robert R. Lowe’s guidance as pivotal in both honoring tradition and embracing new challenges, which may serve as a model for other organizations.

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Honor Mount Moriah Anniversary

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Leroy Comrie

Senator · Senate District 14

Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 1130 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of Mount Moriah AME Church on May 11, 2019 WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1130 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of Mount Moriah AME Church on May 11, 2019 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 is justly proud to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Mount Moriah AME Church, to be celebrated at an event on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, For six decades, Mount Moriah AME Church has stayed true to its mission of Building Believers to Build the Body, which has been the foundation of its spirituality, growth, and community outreach; and WHEREAS, From its humble beginnings in 1959, the congregation of Mount Moriah AME Church has grown to over 5,000 members, and reaches an additional 1,500 households via live streamed services; and WHEREAS, Through fellowship, worship services and various ministries such as the Promise House Dream Academy, The ADL Crisis Intervention Center, and the GET-GO Town Hall Forum, Mount Moriah AME Church has strived to meet the needs of its community, and transformed numerous lives; and WHEREAS, Currently, Mount Moriah AME Church is in the process of completing construction on MoriahCity, a 50,000 square foot multi-media state-of-the-art facility composed of five levels including a 1,500 seat sanctuary and a five story glass atrium connecting the new building with the present one; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Senior Pastor and CEO Reverend Robert R. Lowe, Mount Moriah AME 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 60th Anniversary of Mount Moriah AME Church on May 11,

2019, 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 Robert R. Lowe, Senior Pastor and CEO, Mount Moriah AME Church.

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