LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Manuel Martinez upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the New York
Hispanic Clergy Organization on April 11, 2009

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend
Manuel Martinez upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization at its 21st Anniver-
sary Celebration to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the
Maestro's Caterers, Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Martinez has brought to his ministry an overwhelming
spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment
in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties, while always
displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Reverend Martinez
accepted Jesus Christ in the year 1958 and completed his theological
studies at the Latin American Bible Institute; and
WHEREAS, In 1959, Reverend Martinez was called to Minister at the
Evangelical Crusade Church and Missionary in Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic; he remained there until he moved to New York, in 1963, to
Shepherd the Church of Christ in the Antilles, where he has faithfully
served for the last 48 years; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Martinez is the founder and President of the Radial
Ministry Emmanuel, in Santiago, Dominican Republic; he is also the
founder of the "Association of United Chaplains International of the
State of New York" and has functioned as the President of several Asso-
ciations of Ministers in New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Reverend Martinez has presided over the Council
Christ in the Antilles for the past 23 years; this council has founded
churches in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1960, Rev. Manuel Martinez married Rev. Isabel Martinez,
who has been an exemplary and faithful partner in their ministry; they
are the parents of seven children: Jose Ramon, Jacqueline, Elizabeth,
Manuel, Jr., Rose, Israel, and Jose Manuel; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Manuel Martinez upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization,
noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Manuel Martinez.