Senate Resolution No. 4813

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Tabernacle of Praise of Brooklyn, New
York upon the occasion of hosting its Groundbreaking
Ceremony on April 8, 2018

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, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Tabernacle of Praise of Brooklyn, New York upon the occasion of
hosting its Groundbreaking Ceremony on Sunday, April 8, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Spiritual guidance and nurturing are of great import to the
vitality and well-being of all people and every community of this great
State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, The Groundbreaking Ceremony for Tabernacle of Praise's
Cathedral Multi-purpose Center marks a new chapter for the congregation
as well as for the community-at-large; and

WHEREAS, Under Bishop Eric D. Garnes' luminous direction, Tabernacle
of Praise 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 Tabernacle of Praise of Brooklyn, New York upon the occasion of
hosting its Groundbreaking Ceremony on April 8, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tabernacle of Praise, Brooklyn, New York.