LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Baba Jose Manuel Ginart upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by the Gathering of the
Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief Systems of New York City

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Baba Jose
Manuel Ginart upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief
Systems of New York City in conjunction with the Caribbean Cultural
Center African Diaspora Institute on Sunday, August 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special event's title is "Ba M'buta: Ancestral
Connections from the Congo to the Americas"; and
WHEREAS, The Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief
Systems of New York City looks forward in honoring the elders of African
based spiritual belief systems who have managed to learn and pass on the
sacred wisdoms of African belief systems in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Originally from Cuba, Baba Jose Manuel Ginart has served the
African American and Latino communities of Brooklyn for many years; he
is a highly respected "Oba Ori Ate", a teacher who embodies a wealth of
factual and historical information on the lineages of many from Cuba to
the United States; and
WHEREAS, Baba Jose Manuel Ginart has served as a resource to many
spiritual leaders of many spiritual communities, as well as to other
Oriates and practitioners seeking to learn best practices in the tradi-
tion; and
WHEREAS, At 76 years of age, Baba Jose Manuel Ginart just recently had
his 50th anniversary of being crowned Olo Oya; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Baba Jose Manuel Ginart's distin-
guished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Baba Jose Manuel Ginart upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Gathering of the Houses of African Based
Spiritual Belief Systems of New York City; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Baba Jose Manuel Ginart.