Bill Text: NY K00637 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

---

Bill Title: Commending Reverend Dr. Eric Charles Mallette for 23 years of distinguished service to the Greater Second Baptist Church of Freeport, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-19 - adopted [K00637 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00637-Introduced.html

---

Assembly Resolution No. 637

BY: M. of A. Raynor

        COMMENDING  Reverend Dr. Eric Charles Mallette for
        23 years of distinguished  service  to  the  Greater
        Second Baptist Church of Freeport, New York

  WHEREAS,  The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble Empire  State  is  nourished  and  fulfilled  through  the
faithful  concern  and selfless devotion of those who would commit their
energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  bring  full
recognition  and  just  tribute  to  those  individuals  who distinguish
themselves and the ministry through  their  unremitting  commitment  and
preeminence of service; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend
Dr.  Eric Charles Mallette for 23 years of distinguished service to  the
Greater Second Baptist Church of Freeport, New York, to be celebrated on
Wednesday, June 26, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  Licensed  in  1979  and ordained in the Gospel Ministry in
1989, Reverend Dr. Eric Charles was unanimously elected Co-Pastor of the
Greater Second Baptist Church by the church body at its  Annual  Meeting
in June of 1996; and

  WHEREAS,  Two  years later, his father, the Reverend Dr. E. Mitchell
Mallette was called home to receive his crown of glory and the  Reverend
Dr.  Eric Charles Mallette became the fifth Pastor of the Greater Second
Baptist Church on June 26, 1998; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure thus  far,  Reverend  Dr.
Eric   Charles  Mallette  has  enhanced  the  church's  membership  both
spiritually and numerically; he orchestrated  the  renaming  and  street
memorial  sign  dedication  on  the  corner  of  Liberty  Park to Dr. E.
Mitchell Mallette Drive, started  boys  and  girls  mentoring  programs,
instituted  weekly  Bible  study  and  formed  a  Golden Age Society for
seniors; and

  WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Eric Charles Mallette, by  unanimous  vote  of
the entire membership of the Greater Second Baptist Church, was bestowed
the  title  of  Lifetime Pastor on March 4, 2001; he has tremendous love
for his work and his commitment  to  the  Lord  is  exemplified  by  his
teachings and actions; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, Reverend Dr. Eric Charles Mallette is active  in  the  Empire
Baptist  Missionary Convention and currently serves as Vice President of
Area No.  9, covering all of Nassau and Suffolk Counties; he also serves
on the Village of Freeport Police Block Grant Committee, Board of Ethics
and Vice Chairman of the Commission on Human Relations Committee; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, he made history as the first African  American
Chaplain  in  the  Incorporated  Village  of  Freeport  Police  and Fire
Departments; and


  WHEREAS,  Reverend  Dr.  Eric  Charles  Mallette  has brought to his
ministry an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion,  acting  from
vision  and enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual
duties, while always displaying the highest standards  of  personal  and
professional integrity and dedication; and

  WHEREAS,   This   distinguished   man   of   God  has  always  given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and
has administered  abundantly  and  unstintingly  to  the  spiritual  and
corporal needs of all; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate  to  publicly  and  jubilantly  proclaim  and  commend  that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend Reverend Dr. Eric Charles Mallette for 23 years of distinguished
service  to  the  Greater  Second  Baptist Church of Freeport, New York,
noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt  best
wishes  of  this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Reverend Dr. Eric Charles Mallette.