Honor GodSquad’s 10th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 2998 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING The GodSquad, 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc., upon the occasion of celebrating its 10th Anniversary on June 25, 2020 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The GodSquad, 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc., upon the occasion of celebrating its 10th Anniversary at An Evening of Celebration to End Gun Violence on Thursday, June 25, 2020; and WHEREAS, The 67th Precinct Clergy Council, founded on its religious affinity, is a charitable organization providing relief to distressed and underprivileged community members; and WHEREAS, Comprised of local pastors, associate pastors, ministers, elders and evangelists, the organization focuses on lessening neighborhood tensions and the burdens on government, combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency, and acting as a liaison among law enforcement, community members, and their congregations; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, its members support youth and crime prevention programs, providing counseling and support to residents of the community, offering solutions to problems arising in the 67th Precinct of Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The success of The GodSquad, 67th Precinct Clergy Council is in direct correlation to the efforts of its President Pastor Gilford T. Monrose and its dedicated members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organizations which enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The GodSquad, 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc., upon the occasion of celebrating its 10th Anniversary on June 25, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Pastor Gilford T. Monrose, President, The GodSquad, 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc.