LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bishop Joseph Mattera upon the occa-
sion of his 30 year Anniversary to be celebrated on January 29, 2011

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 commend Bishop
Joseph Mattera upon the occasion of his 30 year Anniversary to be cele-
brated on Saturday, January 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In full-time ministry since 1980, Bishop Mattera, is current-
ly the Presiding Bishop of Christ Covenant Coalition and Overseeing
Bishop of Resurrection Church in New York, a multiethnic congregation of
40 nationalities that has successfully developed numerous leaders and
holistic ministry in the New York region and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Mattera has ministered extensively, both nationally
and internationally, reaching out to many nations across the globe; and
WHEREAS, A Doctor of Ministry, Bishop Mattera earned his degree in
Biblical Worldview from Bakke Graduate University; he is the author of
three theological books entitled RULING IN THE GATES, KINGDOM
REVOLUTION, and KINGDOM AWAKENING; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Mattera has appeared on nationally-known Christian
networks such as Trinity Broadcasting Network, Daystar Television
Network, and Cornerstone Television Network; he has written numerous
original articles and position papers, as well as presented multiple
seminars and sermons; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife, and their five
adoring children, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Mattera 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 professional integrity
and dedication; 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 indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bishop Joseph Mattera upon the occasion of his 30 year Anniver-
sary, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary
service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heart-
felt best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful
success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bishop Joseph Mattera.