LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Dr. Nicanor Gonzalez 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 Dr.
Nicanor Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez 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, Reverend Gonzalez was born on January 10, 1955, in the City
of Duarte, Dominican Republic; in 1968, at the age of 13, he moved to
the United States; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Reverend Gonzalez earned a degree in Theology from
the Bible Institute of the Bridge in California; in 1984, he began his
radial department in Radio Vision Cristiana International, reaching
millions of people through this station; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Reverend Gonzalez obtained a Masters in Divinity
(M.Div.) from the Theological Seminary of New York; in 1991, he received
a Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min.) of the same Seminary; he has also
served as a Professor at the Theological Seminary of New York for many
years; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Reverend Gonzalez obtained a Doctorate in Psychoth-
erapy from the Institute of Religion and Health of Blanton Lasso; after
surpassing 9,608 clinical hours, he obtained his certification as a
Mental Health Counselor of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Gonzalez was chosen Presbitero General of the East-
ern Hispanic District of the General Council of the Assemblies of God;
he has been part of the executive body on the national level and in the
year 2000, was selected as the Assistant of the Superintendent of the
Eastern Hispanic District of the Assemblies of God; in this capacity, he
is responsible for 400 Churches and 1000 Shepherds and laborers located
in the Northeast; and
WHEREAS, For over 30 years, Reverend Gonzalez has been and continues
being Shepherd of the Temple Pentecostal of the Living God in the County
of the Bronx; currently, he is also a member of the faculty of the Bibl-
ical School of the Eastern Hispanic District of the Assemblies of God;
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Gonzalez is also a talented writer who has authored
four books: MOVEMENT AND CONCEPT, THE COUNSELOR HEALER OF GOD, INTER-
PRETING IT INCOMPRESSIBLE OF THE EXISTENTIAL LIFE and REACTIONS THAT
IMPEDE RELATIONS AND PRODUCE CONFUSIONS; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Emerita Gonzalez, and
their two children: Nicanor Jr., and Emery, as well as their three

grandchildren, Noah, Lucas and Benjamin, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Dr. Nicanor Gonzalez upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the New York Hispanic Clergy Organiza-
tion, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary
service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heart-
felt 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 Dr. Nicanor Gonzalez.