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J3106Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Reverend Isaac Graham

Official title

“Mourning the death of The Reverend Isaac Graham, distinguished citizen, religious leader and devoted member of his community”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors the life and mourns the passing of Reverend Isaac Graham, long-serving pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Harlem.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significant community impact. Reverend Graham had over four decades, underlining the role of local faith leaders in shaping neighborhood stability, support networks, and moral guidance, especially in Harlem.

  2. Acknowledges the loss caused by COVID-19. , emphasizing how the pandemic affected not just public health but also disrupted longstanding sources of leadership and comfort within communities.

  3. Serves as a formal, public recognition. of Reverend Graham's life and service, which can bring comfort to grieving families and communities, while also reminding policymakers and the public of the value of civic and spiritual leadership.

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Honor Reverend Isaac Graham

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3106 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of The Reverend Isaac Graham, distinguished citizen, religious leader and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3106 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of The Reverend Isaac Graham, distinguished citizen, religious leader and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just tribute to those men and women of religious commitment who accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom of human understanding; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to mourn the death of The Reverend Isaac Graham who died on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after a short but fierce battle with coronavirus; and WHEREAS, The Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church on West 147th Street in Harlem, New York, since 1979, Reverend Isaac Graham is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cheryl; and WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God always gave 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, Reverend Isaac Graham 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 The Reverend Isaac Graham, 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 The Reverend Isaac Graham.

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