Bill Text: NY J00314 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Reverend Dr. Robert Stearns upon the occasion of celebrating his 30th Anniversary

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-01-25 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00314 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00314-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 314

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        COMMENDING  Reverend  Dr.  Robert Stearns upon the
        occasion of celebrating his 30th Anniversary

  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  custom 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to  commend  Reverend
Dr.     Robert  Stearns  upon  the  occasion  of  celebrating  his  30th
Anniversary; and

  WHEREAS, Reverend  Dr.  Robert  Stearns  is  a  globally  recognized
leader,  cultural  strategist  and  a widely published author, who often
serves as a teacher, counselor, and confidant  to  those  who  seek  his
knowledge, wisdom, and compassion; and

  WHEREAS,  This distinguished man of God is the Founder and Executive
Director of Eagles' Wings, a  dynamic  ministry  involved  in  strategic
projects  around  the  world,  known for its work in developing leaders,
humanitarian  outreach,  and  building  bridges  of   relationship   and
cooperation across communities through its many initiatives; and

  WHEREAS,  Reverend Dr. Robert Stearns has spent his life cultivating
understanding and  leadership,  ministering  in  30  different  nations,
influencing the lives of everyone in his path, from world leaders to the
members of the full gospel tabernacle; and

  WHEREAS,  Motivated  by  his passion and commitment to spirituality,
education and improving the lives of others, Reverend Dr. Robert Stearns
is truly a role model to many and inspires everyone he meets; and

  WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert Stearns has brought to his ministry  an
overwhelming  spirit  of  charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his  administrative  and  spiritual  duties,
while   always   displaying   the  highest  standards  of  personal  and
professional integrity and dedication; and

  WHEREAS, He 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 sense 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
commend Reverend Dr. Robert Stearns upon the occasion of celebrating his
30th Anniversary, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his
exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and extending  to  him
the  heartfelt  best  wishes  of  this  Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Reverend Dr. Robert Stearns.