LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bishop and First Lady Micheal A.
Mitchell upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition

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 Bishop and
First Lady Micheal A. Mitchell upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 25, 2009,
in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, This fine event is to honor Bishop and first Lady Micheal A.
Mitchell of the New Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church at their
Pastoral Celebration Banquet; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Micheal Mitchell has been happily married to associate
pastor Vivienne Mitchell for over 30 years; they work together in order
to fulfill the vision of Jesus Christ in the borough of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Bishop and First Lady Micheal A. Mitchell have brought to
their ministry an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting
from vision and enlightenment in conducting their administrative and
spiritual duties, while always displaying the highest standards of
personal and professional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, These distinguished people of God have always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to their care and have
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when people of
such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend those indi-
viduals for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bishop and First Lady Micheal A. Mitchell upon the occasion of
their designation for special recognition, noting their unremitting and
compassionate faith and their exemplary service to God, man, and their
community, and extending to them 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 Bishop and First Lady Micheal A. Mitchell.