LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Leopoldo Briscoe 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
Leopoldo Briscoe 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 Briscoe 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 the city of La Romana, Dominican Republic, to Mr.
Cesar Jaime Briscoe and Ms. Regina Marius Briscoe, Reverend Briscoe is
the third of six children; he studied at The Triburcio Millan Lopez
School where he completed studies in philosophy and letter; and
WHEREAS, In 1968, Reverend Briscoe moved to the City of New York, and
in 1975, he accepted Jesus Christ under the guidance of Reverend Victor
Vargas who was his Pastor and mentor; and
WHEREAS, At the Pentecostal Church of Nazareth, Reverend Briscoe
served as a teacher and counselor to the youth and the men of his
church; he was also the Superintendent of Sunday School and an Assistant
Pastor; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Reverend Briscoe graduated from the Biblical Insti-
tute of the Assemblies of God; in 1992, he completed his studies at the
Theological Seminary of the Hispanic District of the East; he also
concluded his Pastoral Counseling Studies in the Theological Seminary of
New York "Blanton Lasso"; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Reverend Briscoe has served as a secretary,
vice-president, and president of the Company of Gentlemen; he was also a
Deacon and co-shepherd until he was installed as the shepherd of the
church in 1993; at the sectional level, he has served as secretary,
vice-president and president of the Men's Department and is currently
the Priest for the section of the Bronx; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Reverend Briscoe received his credentials of orderly
minister, in that same year he was chosen as Shepherd of the Church
Nazareth, where he had performed the role of co-shepherd for ten years;
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Briscoe is also a teacher of the Biblical Institute
in the Bronx of the Assemblies of God and a dedicated member of the
board for the Evangelical Children's Parade; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Mrs. Damaris Rijo, and
their four children, Rafael Antonio, Ciria Ernestina, Sara Elizabeth &
Susana Elisa, as well as their six grandchildren, all of whom feel priv-
ileged 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 Leopoldo Briscoe 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 Leopoldo Briscoe.