Bill Text: NY K00459 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Commending Grace African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Patchogue, New York, upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on May 18, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-29 - adopted [K00459 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00459-Introduced.html

Assembly Resolution No. 459

BY: M. of A. Garbarino

        COMMENDING  Grace African Methodist Episcopal Zion
        Church of Patchogue, New York, upon the occasion  of
        celebrating its 100th Anniversary on May 18, 2019

  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,  This  Legislative  Body takes pleasure in commending Grace
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church upon the occasion of  its  100th
Anniversary to be celebrated on Saturday, May 18, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  In  the  summer  of  1918, a group of interested community
members met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Joaquin for  the  purpose
of  organizing  a  church;  the  following were elected officers of this
newly formed mission: trustee  board  members  consisted  of  Arthur  P.
Yancy,  President;  David  C.  Joaquin,  Secretary;  and Arthur Joaquin,
Treasurer; stewardess board members consisted of Mrs. Arthur  P.  Yancy,
President;  Mrs. Glenwood E. Hunter, Secretary; and Mrs. Arthur Joaquin,
Treasurer; and

  WHEREAS, For a couple of years, Reverend  Caleb  Edwards,  and  then
Reverend  Harry  Wilson  conducted  religious  services at the Joaquin's
home; after  many  fundraising  events,  a  vacant  lot  was  purchased,
followed  by a church building which was then relocated to the corner of
Cleveland Street and Grant Place in 1920; and

  WHEREAS, This church was named  Grace  African  Methodist  Episcopal
(A.M.E.)  Zion  Church,  and its first pastor was Reverend T.H. Edwards;
and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  its  history,  several  ministers  have  given
generously  of  their  time,  energy,  and  travel  to Grace A.M.E. Zion
Church; each in their  own  way,  whether  spiritually,  physically,  or
financially,  has  added  to  the  growth  and success of the Church, in
beautification, strength, love, and fellowship; and

  WHEREAS, Through the years, Grace A.M.E. Episcopal Zion  Church  has
experienced  many  changes;  today,  under  the  luminous  leadership of
Reverend Jessie Fields, it is the  oldest  African  American  Church  in
Patchogue,  and  continues  to  build  on  the  firm foundation of their
forefathers with the cooperation of  their  congregation  and  dedicated
leaders; and

  WHEREAS,  Grace  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  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 Grace African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church upon the  occasion
of  celebrating  its  100th Anniversary on May 18, 2019, fully confident
that this commemoration  reflects  the  belief  in  those  values  which
enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The  Reverend  Jessie  Fields,  Grace  African  Methodist
Episcopal Zion Church.
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