LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Pastor Joseph Victor, upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Men of Distinction Award on June 10, 2010

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Joseph Victor has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Pastor Joseph
Victor, upon the occasion of receiving the Men of Distinction Award, to
be celebrated on June 10, 2010, at the 3rd Annual Men of Distinction
Award Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Fort-Liberte, Haiti, Joseph Victor moved
to Port-Au-Prince to continue his secondary education in Lycee A.
Petion; after completing his studies, he became a math teacher, teaching
Algebra and Trigonometry; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, Joseph Victor went to Geneva Engineering School in
Switzerland, but did not complete his studies there; he later migrated
with his family to New York City and became an employee of the Kings
County District Attorney's Office, and later got married and had four
children; and
WHEREAS, While working for the District Attorney, Joseph Victor went
back to school at Nyack College where he earned a Bachelors Degree in
Organizational Management; it was during this period of his life, he
felt the Lord calling him into ministry; soon after he attended the
Southern Baptist Seminary where he earned a degree in Theology; and
WHEREAS, On completion of Pastor Joseph Victor's studies in Seminary,
he felt called to start a church in the Canarsie area of Brooklyn, in
response to a growing need; there was a large influx of Haitians moving
in from Haiti as well as from other parts of Brooklyn into the community
and most of them felt more comfortable worshiping in their native
language; and
WHEREAS, So after seeking the will of God, the Lord used Pastor Joseph
Victor and his wife to begin the First Haitian Baptist Church of Canar-
sie on March 14, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Joseph Victor has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Pastor Joseph Victor has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Pastor Joseph Victor has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Pastor Joseph Victor, upon the occasion of receiving the Men of
Distinction Award on June 10, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pastor Joseph Victor.