LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Moises Angustia upon the occasion
of his Ordination on June 27, 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 men and women of religious commitment
who accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom
of human understanding; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Moises Angustia upon the occasion of his Ordination on June 27,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York, Moises
Angustia has lived there most of his adult life, except for a brief
hiatus to pursue a Bachelor's degree in History and Social Science,
which was received in Harrisonburg, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, After returning to New York, Moises Angustia began his
professional career as a Foster Care Social Worker, where he has flour-
ished over the last eight years; since 2001, he has taken time out of
his busy life to teach Sunday School Classes every week; and
WHEREAS, Moises Angustia was also recently promoted to be Youth
Pastor, where he is able to counsel, motivate and lead teenagers and
young adults of the United Revival Mennonite Church, and was asked by
Bishop Nicolas to serve as his Associate Pastor; and
WHEREAS, With Moises Angustia throughout have been his wife, Cumanda
Sanchez, and their two children, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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
individual for the edification of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Moises Angustia, and extend to him
its heartfelt best wishes for a future of purposeful success and well-
being; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Moises Angustia upon the occasion of his Ordination on June
27, 2009, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exem-
plary service to God, man, and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Moises Angustia.