Bill Text: NY K00812 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring The Reverend Dr. Gregory Hall upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-02 - adopted [K00812 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00812-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 812

BY: M. of A. Norris

        HONORING  The  Reverend  Dr. Gregory Hall upon the
        occasion of his  designation  as  recipient  of  the
        Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of
        Commerce on March 5, 2020

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's  work
and  purpose  to  community  service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
The  Reverend  Dr.  Gregory Hall upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the  Clarence  Chamber  of
Commerce, to be celebrated at its 48th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday,
March 5, 2020, at Samuel's Grande Manor, Williamsville, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Reverend  Dr.  Gregory  Hall is receiving this prestigious
award for his  steadfast  and  unremitting  commitment  to  his  beloved
community of Clarence, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Born and raised in Bedford, New York, Gregory Hall received
his  Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Lawrence University, his Master of
Divinity degree from Princeton Seminary,  and  his  Doctor  of  Ministry
degree from McCormick Seminary in Chicago; and

  WHEREAS, Ordained into the Presbyterian Church in 1980, Reverend Dr.
Gregory  Hall has served as the Minister at Clarence Presbyterian Church
since 2001; in this capacity, he led a major  renovation  project  which
resulted in a new Sanctuary being built in 2009; and

  WHEREAS,  Under the luminous direction of Reverend Dr. Gregory Hall,
the congregation of Clarence Presbyterian Church  continues  to  play  a
vital  role  in the success of several community projects, including the
Community Food Pantry, which now regularly serves 80 local  families  in
need; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  this  remarkable  man  led church members in
collaboration with the Clarence  School  District  and  other  community
groups  to  raise more than $75,000 to build a school for boys and girls
in Afghanistan; and

  WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Reverend  Dr.  Gregory  Hall
has  been  an  active Rotarian for 31 years; he also presently serves as
Vice President of the Board of Gigi's Playhouse, an  organization  which
opens  in  March  of  2020,  and  will  provide programs and support for
children, youth and adults with Down Syndrome and their families; and

  WHEREAS, With him  throughout  have  been  his  wife  of  41  years,
Kathleen,   and   their   daughter,   Rachel  (Mike),  as  well  as  two
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life  and
rejoice in his many achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Reverend Dr. Gregory Hall has
displayed throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to  honor  and  support  those  individuals  who  have  displayed  their
commitment  to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this  tribute  to
Reverend  Dr.  Gregory  Hall,  that  future  generations  may  know  and
appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds,  and  the
respect  and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor The Reverend Dr. Gregory Hall upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce,  and  to  wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to The Reverend Dr. Gregory Hall.