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