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This resolution commemorates the 191st anniversary of the Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jamaica, New York, recognizing its significant historical and community contributions. The church, founded in 1834, has demonstrated remarkable resilience through various challenges, including a devastating fire in 1944 and a firebombing in the 1960s, always rebuilding and growing stronger. The resolution highlights the church's evolution from a small congregation to a vibrant community center with over 60 clubs and ministries, particularly under the leadership of Rev. Floyd H. Flake, who served from 1976 and helped the church gain national recognition for its community outreach programs. The document also acknowledges the subsequent leadership of Rev. Margarett Elaine McCollins Flake, who guided the church through the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent appointment of Rev. Stephen A. Green in June 2024. By passing this resolution, the legislative body seeks to honor the church's enduring commitment to spiritual, social, and educational development, and to bring attention to this important religious institution that has played a vital role in supporting and transforming its community over nearly two centuries.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J386