LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the International Pentecostal City
Mission, Inc. Food Program upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Anni-
versary Awards Dinner

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the International Pentecostal City Mission, Inc. Food Program upon the
occasion of hosting its 11th Anniversary Awards Dinner on Saturday,
February 4, 2012, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The work of the officers and volunteers of the International
Pentecostal City Mission, Inc. Food Program is vital to the community;
they strengthen and assist families to move beyond the food pantry; and
WHEREAS, An emergency food pantry, the International Pentecostal City
Mission, Inc. Food Program serves approximately 400 families each week;
many of these families are low to no income seeking to become more
economically self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, The Mission Food Program also facilitates and makes accessi-
ble to all members of the community various health initiatives, includ-
ing free eye examinations and eye glasses when needed, free mammograms,
diabetes screening and testing supplies, a yearly Community Health Fair,
and tax preparation services, as well as counseling when necessary; and
WHEREAS, Moving forward in 2012, the Mission Food Program plans on
continuing to expand its outreach programs to include Cognitive Therapy,
HIV/AIDS testing and Prostate screenings; and
WHEREAS, The Mission Food Program should be meritoriously honored and
recognized for its community service; it is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, The International Pentecostal City Mission, Inc. Food
Program's distinguished record merits the recognition and respectful
tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the International Pentecostal City Mission, Inc. Food Program
upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Anniversary Awards Dinner; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Muriel Keel, Executive Director, and Bishop Petrona Reid,
International Pentecostal City Mission, Inc.