REMARKS
Council Member Kamillah Hanks introduces Pastor Dave Watson and praises his community work
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks introduces Pastor Dave Watson, the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Staten Island, and commends his 35 years of service to the community. She highlights his academic achievements and the impact of his ministry on the North Shore, emphasizing the unity and diversity of his congregation.
- Pastor Watson has led Calvary Chapel of Staten Island for nearly 35 years
- He holds a Doctor of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary and advanced degrees from Liberty Baptist Seminary and Liberty University
- Council Member Hanks motions for unanimous consent to spread the invocation in full
Kamillah Hanks
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Thank you, Matt, a majority leader.
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Today, it is my honor to welcome a remarkable leader in serving of faith pastor Dave Watson, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Staten Island.
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For nearly 35 years, pastor Watson has shepherded a vibrant and diverse congregation providing not just spiritual guidance but hope comfort and belonging to countless families on the North Shore.
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His church stands as a living testament to the power of faith to unite people across all backgrounds and cultures.
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Pastor Watson has committed his life to serving others with compassion and humility, His ministry is a reflection of both his academic dedication holding a doctor of divinity of New York, theological seminary, and advanced degrees from Liberty Baptist Seminary And Liberty University, and his deep care for community.
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So on behalf of our of our of our community.
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I offered deep gratitude for all that he has done and continues to do to strengthen the spirit and unity that defines the 49 district.
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I motion for unanimous consent to spread the vocation in full.
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Thank you.
