By Eric Schoen
As a long time columnist, i felt that is was important that I write to you first thing today about an issue that was brought to my attention by several people quite upset about it.
St George Orthodox Church had a Dinner at the Westchester Manor over the last few days. Congressman Jamaal Bowman had the audacity to show up at the business casual affair in Tennis Shorts, a Polo Shirt and Sneakers. The people were shocked that he would approach the microphone to talk showing complete disrespect for the church.
As you know I am a religious person and attend a synagogue. I truly felt ashamed for this country that a Member of the United States Congress would show up at a church dinner at the Westchester Manor, a high end catering institution wearing the attire the Congressman was wearing.
He disrespected every religious person in his district attending a religious event in shorts, a polo shirt and sneakers. He owes an apology not only to those who attended the event but to church leaders from all faiths.
I understand members of the clergy will be endorsing Mr. Bowman tomorrow. I could think of no better place for him to begin his apologies than that forum and would seriously hope he will consider doing so. We may have disagreements with him, but his attire was inappropriate for the institution he represents.
Editor’s Note: Here is the Bowman advisory for tomorrow.
Over a dozen Christian leaders from Westchester and the Bronx joining together to endorse Congressman Jamaal Bowman’s re-election campaign. Tuesday, June 11, 10-10.30am , Westchester County Courthouse, by the MLK Statue (111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601).
Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Rev. James Duckett, Rev. Dr. Stephen Pogue, Rev. Patrick Goodman, Rev. Louis, Rev. Carlton Spruill, Rev. Gene Girtman, Rev. Verlin Williams, Bishop Angelo, Rev. Debra Jenkins, Bishop Leslie Rawlings, Elder Diane Berry, Rev. JamesRobinson, Rev. Stephen Green, Rev. Mark Thompson, Rev. Veron House, Rev. Willie Spencer, Rev. Robert Williams, Rev Nancy Rosario, Rev. Donna Modeste, community members, and supporters
