Honor Pastor Robert Waterman

Senate Resolution No. 2867 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman for special recognition after 18 years of serving as Pastor at the Antioch Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York, celebrated on Sunday, February 23, 2020 WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of service; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman for special recognition after 18 years of serving as Pastor at the Antioch Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York, celebrated on Sunday, February 23, 2020; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman (Pastor Rob) served as the Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor at Union Baptist Church in White Plains, New York, under the pastoral guidance of Reverends Robert L. Mason and Verlin D. Williams; and WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has brought many gifts to Antioch Baptist Church, the most notable being his exuberance of youth, a willingness to get the job done, and ebullient spirituality; and WHEREAS, By the time of his official installation in February of

November 4, 2001; this was evidenced by new seats in the balcony, a large influx of youth to fill them, an after-school homework program, and revival of the Wednesday night Bible study; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman graduated from New York Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in May of 2003, and received his Doctorate of Ministry from Drew University in May of 2009; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman has 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman.