Resolutions - Jersey City

TITLE:
Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J.
City Clerk File No.
Agenda No.
Approved:
Res. 11-471
10.W .
JUl 20 2011
Resolution Commemorating the Life and Deeds of
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Council as a whole, offered and moved adoption. of the following resolution:
age. He completed theologica
studies at Zion Bible Institute in Providence Rhode Island and Rutgers University
in Newark, New Jersey; and
WHE, Erw Lanier, Sr. accepted the Lord at an early
WHERE, Pastor Erwn Laier was the founder and pastor of Good News Bible Mission
Church and Dean of Good News Bible Mission Institute. He provided a ministr
of love, faith, and hope to the City of Jersey City and its surrounding areas for
more than fort years; and
WHERE, Pastor Laier and church volunteers often served the congregation and
community through specialized miistries includig a hospital ministr, a senior
ministr, a prison ministr, a telephone ministr and an aparent
ministry; and
WHERE, Pastor Laier was partered in marriage and in minitr to the late Sister Shirley
Laier; and
WHERE, Pastor Erwn Lanier was an honored role model and inspiration to all. He
provided instruction, guidance, direction, support and friendship to ministers
from all over the tr-state area and beyond; and
WHER, the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City recognized the longstanding
ministry and communty servce of Rev. Dr. Erwn H. Lanier and on July 14,
2010, adopted City Ordinance #10-088 dedicating that Dales Avenue between
Logan Avenue and Broadway also be known as Pastor Erwn Lanier, Sr. Drive;
and
WHERE, Rev. Dr. Erwn H. Lanier depared this life on July 5, 2011. He left treasured
memories in the heart of many. He was the devoted father ofErwnJr, Errold
and Michael Lanier; the dear brother of Ernest and Edward Laer and the loving
grandfather of Errold Jr., Kiera, Emmanuel, Brianna, Tyler, Maleka and
Marquera. He is also survved by many lovig nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey
City deenis it a fittng and proper tribute to commemorate the life and deeds of Rev. Dr. Erw H.
Lanier and offers sincere condolences to his family, congregants and frends.
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