Bill Text: NY J02119 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2119 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Reverend Jim Phegley upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 34 years of distinguished service to Glen Cove Christian Church

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-20 - ADOPTED [J02119 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02119-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2119

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        HONORING Reverend Jim Phegley upon the occasion of
        his   retirement   after   more  than  34  years  of
        distinguished service to Glen Cove Christian Church

  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, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reverend Jim Phegley upon the occasion of his retirement after more than
34  years  of distinguished service to Glen Cove Christian Church, to be
celebrated with a party in his honor on Sunday, July  7,  2019,  at  The
View Grill in Glen Cove, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  After  serving as a missionary in Costa Rica, Reverend Jim
Phegley came to Glen Cove to start one  of  the  first  Spanish-speaking
congregations, La Iglesia Cristiana; and

  WHEREAS,  Reverend Jim Phegley became the Pastor and Senior Minister
of Glen Cove Christian Church in 1987, during which time the church  had
32  members;  under his able leadership, the congregation has grown to a
membership of more than 200; and

  WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the Glen Cove
community, Reverend Jim Phegley was the first  President  of  the  North
Shore Sheltering Program where he served on the Board for 20 years; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition, he was the first Team Leader of the ACT Team
at the Melillo Center for Mental Health and the  Board  Chairman  of  La
Fuerza Unida for many years; and

  WHEREAS,  Jim  Phegley proudly served his country as a member of the
United States Navy from 1971 to 1975, where he met and married his wife,
Sarah Ann; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military  service,  Jim  Phegley
moved  back  to  his  hometown  of Flint, Michigan, during which time he
received his degree as a registered nurse from Mott  Community  College;
he  went  on  to  earn  a Bachelor's degree in Ministry and Nursing from
Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee; and

  WHEREAS, While serving as Senior Minister  to  Glen  Cove  Christian
Church,  Reverend  Jim  Phegley  obtained  a  Master  of  Arts degree in
Cross-Cultural Communication from Hope International University; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, with him throughout have been  his
two  children  and  five  grandchildren, who have all shown him love and
support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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  custom  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
honor Reverend Jim Phegley upon the occasion  of  his  retirement  after
more  than  34  years  of  distinguished  service to Glen Cove Christian
Church; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Reverend Jim Phegley.