LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon upon the
occasion of celebrating over 40 years of service in the ministry

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 honor Pastor Apostle
Ronald W. Gaymon upon the occasion of celebrating over 40 years of
service in the ministry; this auspicious occasion will be commemorated
by a service to be held at the Ebenezer Church, 1110 Herkimer Avenue,
Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, June 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 13, 1956, Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon was
predestined to be a leader of God's people; he was commissioned and
ordained to preach the Gospel at 13 years of age; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 24, Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon became the
pastor of "The Israel Prayer Room for all People" where he served as a
young boy; in 1984, he formed the New York City chapter of the Edwin
Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar; in 1990, he formed the East Coast
Regional Mass Choir; and
WHEREAS, Hearing the voice of the Lord in 1993, Pastor Apostle Ronald
W. Gaymon became pastor of his childhood church which he named, "Higher
Praise Ministries"; in 1995, he was ordained Bishop over Higher Praise
Ministries and their affiliated churches; and
WHEREAS, In September 2003, Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon was
blessed with a new music ministry entitled, "God's Army" which presented
its debut concert in January 2004; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon accepted the call to the
Apostolic Office on October 15, 2005; in 2008, he formed The Power
Covenant Ministries composed of five covenant churches: Higher Praise
Ministries, House of Worship and Praise, Dominion Church of God's Grace,
all of Brooklyn, Temple El-Shaddai, and Joy Church D.L.C.F. of Queens;
and
WHEREAS, Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon has been a blessing to many
working within the communities of the East New York and Brownsville
sections of Brooklyn, New York; he has also traveled across the country
ministering the word of God; and
WHEREAS, Married to Lady Amethyst Gaymon on May 28, 2008, Pastor Apos-
tle Ronald W. Gaymon is the proud father of 10 children, and has opened
his home for the raising of over 40 children; 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
honor Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon upon the occasion of celebrating
over 40 years of service in the ministry; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pastor Apostle Ronald W. Gaymon.