Rev. Weldon McWilliams, IV was the keynote speaker for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Miss Madison Bishop, 11, brings everyone to their feet with her musical selection as the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association held its 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison, Dutchess County Legislator Barbara Jeter-Jackson, and NY State Senator Sue Serino join hands with others in unity while singing "We Shall Overcome" at the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Apostle Debra E. Gause leads the Call to Worship for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dutchess County African American Clergy Association held its 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Shelia B. Butler offers the Invocation for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Edwrin Sutton Welcomes everyone to the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Dr. Ronald Perry offers the Scripture Reading for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

"Inspired" offers a musical selection during the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Elder John Perez gives the Statement of Purpose for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Sara Streeter McRae recites the Litany of Commemoratioin for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Miss Madison Bishop offers a musical selection for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Miss Madison Bishop offers a musical selection for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York State Senator Sue Serino offers remarks during the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro offers remarks for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro offers remarks for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison offers remarks for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Durchess County Legislative Minority Leader Barbara Jeter-Jackson offers remarks during the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison offers remarks for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Poughkeepsie Councilperson Lorraine Johnson (Ward 3) offers remarks for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Dr. Richard P. Butler with the Offertory Appeal and Prayer during the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Dr. Tony Hart introduces the Guest Speaker for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Weldon McWilliams, IV was the Guest Speaker for the Dutchess County African American Clergy Association's 49th Annual Commemorative Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.