Bill Text: NY J02830 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2830 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Emmanuel Baptist Church upon the occasion of hosting its 5th Annual EBC Honors: Coming to EBC on February 28, 2020

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02830 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02830-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2830

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

        COMMENDING   Emmanuel   Baptist  Church  upon  the
        occasion of hosting  its  5th  Annual  "EBC  Honors:
        Coming to EBC" on February 28, 2020

  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,  Throughout  the  storied  history of New York State, there
have emerged among these noble institutions, certain houses  of  worship
which  have  become distinguished through their spiritual leadership and
commitment  to  community  service,  and   therefore   warrant   special
recognition; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Emmanuel
Baptist Church upon the occasion of hosting its 5th Annual "EBC  Honors:
Coming to EBC" on Friday, February 28, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A  Black  History Month Salute to community change-makers,
EBC Honors is among an array of  arts,  worship,  and  community  action
programs,  which  include  projects  to  aid  juvenile offenders; an HIV
ministry funded by the National Black  Leadership  Commission  on  AIDS;
community-building/rebuilding  efforts  stretching from New York City to
Haiti to South Africa  and  points  beyond;  a  quarterly  jazz  vespers
featuring  locally  and  globally renowned singers and instrumentalists;
the Chosen Women's Ministry;  Frontliners  Men's  Ministry;  Prime  Time
Ministry, 20/30 Something Ministry; and other endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Located on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, Emmanuel
Baptist  Church remains steadfast and true to its mission to connect the
4,000 members of its congregation to Jesus Christ; and

  WHEREAS, Emmanuel Baptist Church was established on April 25,  1884,
when  180  men  and women who had obtained letters of dismissal from the
Washington Avenue Baptist  Church,  together  with  several  from  other
churches,  met  at the Adelphi Academy and united in the organization of
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brooklyn; and

  WHEREAS, Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brooklyn was duly recognized  by
the  unanimous vote of a council composed of representatives from sister
Baptist churches on October 6, 1881; the church was  admitted  into  the
Long Island Baptist Association on October 19, 1881; and

  WHEREAS,  In  November of 1990, a dynamic young minister preached at
Emmanuel; after hearing The Reverend Anthony  L  Trufant's  sermon,  the
membership  of  Emmanuel  was convinced they found the right person, and
Reverend  Trufant,  who  is  the  current  Pastor,  was   extended   the
opportunity to lead Emmanuel; and

  WHEREAS,  Under  the  able leadership of its Senior Pastor, Reverend
Anthony L. Trufant, Emmanuel Baptist 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
commend Emmanuel Baptist Church upon the occasion  of  hosting  its  5th
Annual EBC Honors: Coming To EBC on February 28, 2020; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Reverend Anthony L. Trufant, Emmanuel Baptist Church,
Brooklyn, New York.