(Albany, NY)­- State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) honored Reverend Julius Collins this past Saturday, on his 25th anniversary as Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church located Ellenville. In addition to serving as Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Collins is a longtime member of the Ellenville Central School Board, a member of the Ulster County Legislature, a member of the Ellenville Hospital Board, and previously served as the President of the Town of Wawarsing Clergy Association. At the event, Senator Bonacic presented Rev. Collins with a framed proclamation celebrating his 25th anniversary.