LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bishop Willie R. Billips upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of the Clergy Award

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bishop Willie
R. Billips upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Clergy Award, to be celebrated at the 5th Annual Men of Distinction and
Women of Valor Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 17, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Men of Distinction and Women of Valor Awards Ceremony is
held each year to honor and pay just tribute to outstanding individuals
whose leadership roles have had a significant impact on the daily lives
of the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Willie Ronnie Billips is the Bishop and overseer of Faith,
Hope and Charity House of God, and is co-founder of the annual New York
City event Cease-Fire which brings the community together for a night of
education, information and resources; and
WHEREAS, He received his leadership training through Refuge Temple
Ministries and Galilee Baptist Church, both located in Brooklyn, New
York, and is a licensed ordained pastor; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Willie R. Billips came up through the steps in minis-
try: deacon, minister, evangelist and pastor; he has a strong profound
teaching ministry and is dedicated to his community by reaching out to
the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Willie R. Billips has adopted Women In Need shelter, a
family shelter in Brownsville, which has hundreds of families and gives
out clothing, household items, and food on occasion; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Willie R. Billips is a two-time appointee to the
Community Education Council District 23, where he served as First Vice
President; currently, he serves on the Executive Board of the NYPD Cler-
gy Joint Task Force; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the NYPD Civilian Academy, Bishop Willie R.
Billips has been assigned as Clergy Liaison to the NYPD housing PSA No.
2; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Willie R. Billips is the loving husband of Karen
Billips who serves as the senior pastor of Faith, Hope and Charity House
of God; together, they are the proud parents of five children, and two
stepchildren; Bishop Billips is also the spiritual father to countless
ministries and children across the United States, and the spiritual
advisor to the members of the NYPD; 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 the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bishop Willie R. Billips upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Clergy Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bishop Willie R. Billips.