LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reverend Doctor Cleofe and Pastor Ana
Vargas upon the occasion of celebrating their 32nd Pastoral Anniversary
of John 3:16 Christian Church on April 18, 2010

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
Doctor Cleofe and Pastor Ana Vargas upon the occasion of celebrating
their 32nd Pastoral Anniversary of John 3:16 Christian Church on Sunday,
April 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Doctor Cleofe Vargas was born in Moca, a beautiful
town located on the western part of Puerto Rico, to a humble family of
modest means from whom he learned the meaning of hard work and sacri-
fice; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 17, Reverend Doctor Cleofe Vargas came to the
United States and made New York City his home; and
WHEREAS, In 1960, while attending church services, a young Cleofe
Vargas met Ana Lebron; they fell in love and were married; together,
they formed a family in God's service; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Ana Vargas has also devoted herself to the ministry of
the members of John 3:16 Christian Church; she has a limitless ability
to provide her congregants with a sense of hope, peace and redemption;
and
WHEREAS, The lives of Reverend Doctor Cleofe and Pastor Ana Vargas
illuminate the lives of all who visit John 3:16 Christian Church located
at 864 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, where countless lives have been
changed for the better over the course of their service; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Doctor Cleofe and Pastor Ana Vargas 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, This distinguished couple 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 persons 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 Reverend Doctor Cleofe and Pastor Ana Vargas upon the occasion
of celebrating their 32nd Pastoral Anniversary of John 3:16 Christian
Church, noting their unremitting and compassionate faith and their exem-
plary 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 Reverend Doctor Cleofe and Pastor Ana Vargas.