LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. upon the
occasion of his 28th Anniversary as Pastor of New Life Tabernacle in
Brooklyn, New York

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
the Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who 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 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 Bishop Eric R.
Figueroa, Sr. upon the occasion of his 28th Anniversary as Pastor of New
Life Tabernacle, in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday May 22, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Dr. Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. was born in New York City on
February 15, 1954, the oldest of the three children of Elder Ronald L.
Figueroa and the late Mother Minnie M. Figueroa; he has been married to
Evangelist Doreen Figueroa for 35 years, and is the father of Timiney,
Anaysha and Eric Jr., as well as the grandfather of Quincy and Miles;
and
WHEREAS, Bishop Dr. Figueroa is a graduate of Boys High School, Hunter
College of The City University of New York, and Manhattan Bible Insti-
tute with honors; in his continued pursuit of academic and spiritual
excellence, he received a Doctor in Divinity degree from the National
Theological Seminary of the Commonwealth University of St. Louis,
Missouri, and a Doctor of Theology degree from the St. Paul Bible Insti-
tute; and
WHEREAS, As a child, Bishop Figueroa enjoyed the benefit of a spiritu-
al, nurturing environment at home and at the Institutional Church of God
in Christ; acknowledging his call to the ministry in August 1976, Bishop
Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. proudly followed in the footsteps of his grandfa-
ther, the late Reverend David A. Figueroa, Sr., Pastor of Mount Zion
Pentecostal Faith Church, and his father, Reverend Dr. Ronald Figueroa,
Assistant Pastor of New Life Tabernacle, making him the third generation
of preachers; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Bishop Figueroa was ordained as an Elder; he became
a Bishop in 1998 and is Presiding Prelate of the New York State Fellow-
ship Jurisdiction of The Church of God In Christ International; and
WHEREAS, After several years of fruitful Evangelistic Ministry, Bishop
Figueroa organized and founded the New York Life Crusade Ministry in
1981 and, on August 21, 1983, New Life Tabernacle, which over the past
28 years has grown both physically and spiritually; and
WHEREAS, The New Life Tabernacle Ministry prides itself on being a
multi-purpose service center, nurturing its spiritual souls while also
meeting the earthly needs of its parishioners and the needs of the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Figueroa is a philanthropic leader who cares for all;
his ministry now includes a Bible Training Institute, the Family Life
Development Center, which includes summer day camp, food and clothing,
drug rehabilitation, parent training, and youth mentoring programs, and
counseling services; an award-winning Music Ministry and Recording
Choir; and an Outreach Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Figueroa is, in addition, a founding member of Brook-
lyn Congregations Together (BCT) and has been honored numerous times in
recognition of his many accomplishments and his service to his communi-
ty; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; 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 Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. upon the occasion of his 28th Anni-
versary as Pastor of New Life Tabernacle in Brooklyn, New York; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. and to New Life Tabernacle.