LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending By-Ways and Hedges Youth for Christ
Ministry, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its White House Prayer
Breakfast

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those spiritual institutions of true purpose and high achieve-
ment whose exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an
enduring pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of this
noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend By-Ways and
Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry, Inc. in conjunction with Community
Concerns Network, Inc., upon the occasion of hosting its White House
Prayer Breakfast held on Friday, April 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1989 by Reverend Terry Lee, By-Ways and Hedges
Youth for Christ Ministry, Inc. has over the years evolved into an
information station, a place of refuge for the hungry and needy, and a
resource center for all of its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Community Concerns Network (CCN) is the community outreach
division of the By-Ways and Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry, Inc.;
while the church seeks to meet the spiritual needs of its community, CCN
focuses on the basic everyday needs that necessitate human survival,
along with the overall health and safety of all families in New York
City; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, the By-Ways and Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry
started a food program and initiated a clothing drive to feed and clothe
the poor in need; seminars and forums were established to bring informa-
tion and resources to the people of the different communities in many
different areas such as: housing, domestic violence, immigration, depor-
tation, citizenship, drive, voter registration, Unity Walk, Whitehouse
Prayer Vigil, Labor Day Parade, The Brooklyn South Awards, as well as
many other community programs; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the By-Ways and Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry
is to foster peace, promote harmony, effect change and build healthier,
educated, productive communities; it focuses on its youth, preparing
them to become better men and women of tomorrow, as well as instilling
Godly morals and self-esteem, challenging them to reach for greatness
and excellence; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend By-Ways and Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry, Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its White House Prayer Breakfast; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Terry Lee, Pastor, By-Ways and Hedges Youth for
Christ Ministry, Inc.