Senate Resolution No. 418

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING African American Clergy and Elected
Officials, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Community Service Award by Stuy
Park Lions Club, Inc. on February 17, 2023

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
businesses and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
African American Clergy and Elected Officials, Inc. upon the occasion of
its designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by Stuy Park
Lions Club, Inc., to be celebrated at its 30th Annual Pearl Red and
White Gala on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Antun's, Queens Village, New
York; and

WHEREAS, The Stuy Park Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs
International, one of the largest service organizations in the world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and

WHEREAS, African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO) was
established in 1984 to assist in the election of Mayor David Dinkins and
established a connection between faith and politics; today, under the
luminous leadership of Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman, this vital
organization continues to lead and assist in all components of the
community, which include caring for our youth, seniors, unemployed and
many more; and

WHEREAS, Located in Brooklyn, New York, AACEO is the only
organization in the state of New York where pastors, priests, ministers'
community-based organizations, educators, New York Police Department and
elected officials meet monthly to exchange information on all levels of
government; and

WHEREAS, The success of AACEO is in direct correlation to the
efforts of its partners and staff, whose involvement is, and always has
been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the institution and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor African American Clergy and Elected Officials, Inc. upon the
occasion of their designation as recipient of the Community Service
Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman, President, African
American Clergy and Elected Officials, Inc.