Bill Text: NY J03106 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Mourning the death of The Reverend Isaac Graham, distinguished citizen, religious leader and devoted member of his community
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-31 - ADOPTED [J03106 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J03106-Introduced.html
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.