LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Overseer Michel White-Haynes upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Greater Faith
Temple Ministry Alliance

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 Over-
seer Michel White-Haynes upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Greater Faith Temple Ministry Alliance; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the
Seventh Anniversary of the GFT-Rhema Christian Worship Center, in
Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, Overseer Michel White-Haynes is the ministry leader and
founder of Greater Faith Temple Ministry Alliance (GFTMA) which covers
Greater Faith Ministries in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Hempstead, Mt.
Vernon, Monticello, and Newburgh, New York; and Summerville, South Caro-
lina; in addition, she is the Senior Pastor of Greater Faith Temple
Ministry in the Bronx, New York, a part of GFTMA; and
WHEREAS, As an integral part of GFTMA, the GFT-Rhema Christian Worship
Center, located in Newburgh, New York, is celebrating its seventh anni-
versary on May 31, 2009; it has a tremendous positive impact on the
local community by hosting philanthropic events which include: the annu-
al free coat giveaway, free community cookout, community Thanksgiving
and Christmas dinners, and toy giveaways; and
WHEREAS, A proponent of the importance of education, Overseer Michel
White-Haynes graduated from Fordham University with a B.A. in psychol-
ogy; she also holds a Bachelor of Theology and Religious Education from
the American Bible College and is an advanced graduate student of the
Manhattan Bible Institute in New York City; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her dedication to GFTMA, Overseer Michel
White-Haynes has increased her ministry to include "Fresh Winds," radio
broadcasts that minister hope to the hopeless, faith to the faithless,
and the love of Jesus Christ to the loveless; and
WHEREAS, Overseer Michel White-Haynes is multi-talented and has been
favored with a tremendous music ministry that includes: singing, train-
ing choirs, choir directing, and playing various instruments; she is
extremely interested in uniting the Kingdom and by the leading of the
Holy Spirit she conducted a prayer day in which believers consisting of
different denominations, including Baptists, Catholics, and Pentecostals
came together to worship collectively; and
WHEREAS, Preaching the gospel of God for 25 years, Overseer Michel
White-Haynes is a leader who watches for the souls of her sheep and
loves unconditionally; she lives the life she preaches about and leads
by example and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Married to her loving and supportive husband, James, Overseer
Michel White-Haynes is a pastor in love with God; she has a compassion
for people and has led her congregation into greater heights, deeper
depths and greater faith in God; 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 Overseer Michel White-Haynes upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Greater Faith Temple Ministry
Alliance; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Overseer Michel White-Haynes, Greater Faith Temple Ministry
Alliance.