LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Andrea Abreu upon the occa-
sion of her 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
Andrea Abreu upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion 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 Abreu has brought to her ministry an overwhelming
spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment
in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties, while always
displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Born in a modest community in the South of the Dominican
Republic, as a young woman, Reverend Abreu immigrated to the city of
Santo Domingo and some years later, she, along with her husband, Geraldo
Guerrero, moved to the City of New York; and
WHEREAS, Once established, Reverend Abreu invested time and effort in
the education and upbringing of her sons and daughters; while educating
her family, she was also developing successfully in the business world
as a pioneer in the sector of Remittance Services to the Dominican
Republic; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Reverend Abreu returned to Santo Domingo to pursue
her passion of helping those in need; she began preparations for a
nonprofit organization that would provide services and education toward
the improvement and well-being of the lives of those who are victims of
poverty and hunger; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Reverend Abreu, together with other visionaries,
created the Christians for Democracy Foundation, an entity that 11 years
after its inception has assisted more than 25,000 families in the Domin-
ican territory; and
WHEREAS, As the esteemed President of the Christians for Democracy
Foundation, Reverend Abreu has assisted the Dominican Republic recover
from natural disasters as well as facilitated the implementation of
permanent programs aimed to improve nourishment, health and education;
and
WHEREAS, Hoisting the slogan "Coming to the Needy in Christ's Name,"
the Christians for Democracy Foundation also has a chapter in the City
of New York, presided by the Minister Luis Rodriguez; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her public service, Reverend Abreu has held
important positions in the administration of her birth country; she has
served as Vice-Governor of Las Americas International Airport, Director
of Protocol and VIP Lounges of the Airport, Human Resources General
Manager of the Internal Taxes Agency and Ambassador Attache to the
Secretary of State for Foreign Relations, a position that she presently
holds; furthermore, she has attended superior studies of Public
Relations in a prestigious Dominican Republic university; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and has
administered 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
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Reverend Andrea Abreu upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization, noting
her unremitting and compassionate faith and her exemplary service to
God, man, and her community, and extending to her 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 Andrea Abreu.