LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Reverend Christopher Howard upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition on Saturday, May
23, 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 congratulate Rever-
end Christopher Howard, Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Port
Washington, New York, upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Christopher Howard and his First Lady, Aretha Howard
will be commended at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church's first Celebra-
tory Banquet on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Verdi's of Westbury, West-
bury, New York; this year's Guest Speaker is renowned Reverend Jack
Marks of the Thankful Missionary Church, Decatur, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Christopher Howard 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 profes-
sional integrity and dedication; 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
congratulate Reverend Christopher Howard upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition, 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 Christopher Howard.