Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Huntington Assembly of God

Assembly Resolution No. 1276

BY: M. of A. Stern

        COMMEMORATING   the   100th   Anniversary  of  the
        Huntington Assembly of God

  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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Huntington Assembly of God; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Huntington  Assembly of God is led by Pastors Dan and
Damaris Rivera; through their compassionate, dedicated  leadership,  the
congregation  serves  as  a spiritual home guided by the mission to love
and serve every community, every culture, and every corner; and

  WHEREAS, The Huntington Assembly of God reaches and uplifts the most
vulnerable in its community; the congregation provides meals, resources,
and  clothing  every  month  to  homeless  individuals,  and   essential
resources to mothers and children under five years old; the congregation
partners  with  the  Helping  Hand Rescue Mission to amplify the impact,
ensuring that all community members have access  to  the  services  they
need; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Huntington  Assembly of God has an expansive outreach
program, serving the greater Huntington  community;  the  Lifeline  Food
Pantry,  Backpack  Giveaway,  and  Thanksgiving  Harvest Dinners provide
vital resources and services, as well as sense of safety and  belonging;
every  year,  the  congregation  serves over 10,000 pounds of food items
from their pantry; and

  WHEREAS, The Huntington Assembly of God empowers children and  teens
across  its  community; the Station After-School Program and Sports Week
sports camp build  confidence  and  leadership  skills,  and  provide  a
productive,  valuable  outlet  for  students  outside  of  their  school
activities; Forward Youth, Huntington Kids, and the Young  Adult  Growth
Group  further  provide  positive,  uplifting  environments for our next
generation; and

  WHEREAS, The Huntington Assembly of God  hosts  support  groups  for
men,  women,  and  seniors,  with the mission to create spaces of shared
understanding across meals, events,  and  programs;  the  Growth  Groups
allow  neighbors  to  share  the burdens and challenges they are facing,
while building support and friendship; and

  WHEREAS, The Huntington Assembly of God is the  cornerstone  of  our
community,  serving  our  most  vulnerable, uplifting and empowering our
next generation, and fostering a safe, welcoming environment for all  of
its congregants; 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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the  Huntington  Assembly  of  God,
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  Pastors  Dan and Damaris Rivera, Huntington Assembly of
God.