LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Pastors Luis and Diana Boria upon the
occasion of being honored by the congregation of the Church of God in
Monticello, New York on June 24, 2012

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 commend Pastors Luis
and Diana Boria upon the occasion of being honored by the congregation
of the Church of God in Monticello, New York for their significant
contributions and years of service to the church and the Monticello
community; and
WHEREAS, The congregation will proudly and fittingly pay tribute to
Pastors Luis and Diana Boria with a special service to be held in their
honor on Sunday, June 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Pastors Luis and Diana Boria began pastoring at the Monticel-
lo Church of God, which at the time had only 15 members, on January 28,
2001; and
WHEREAS, During the first year as its pastors, the church was renting
and sharing a space with the First Baptist Church, located at 29 Liberty
Street in Monticello; after their first year as pastors, the church was
able to purchase a property, which is proudly the current location of
the church; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their years as the church's pastors, Luis and
Diana Boria have been able to accomplish several of the goals they have
set forth for the church and the community, including publishing an
international Christian newspaper, spread throughout 53 countries, and
beginning a local Christian radio station, the first Spanish Christian
radio station in Monticello; and
WHEREAS, After only four years as pastors in the church, Pastors Luis
and Diana Boria were directed to Fishkill, New York, to pastor the
church there; after three years in Fishkill, Pastors Luis and Diana
Boria moved to Cleveland, Tennessee, where Pastor Luis became the Direc-
tor of Education for the Certificate in Ministerial Studies nationwide;
and
WHEREAS, In December 2010, Pastors Luis and Diana Boria returned to
Monticello to pastor the Church of God and the community; since their
arrival, they have accomplished several more projects which have
impacted the church, including paying the church's mortgage in full; and
WHEREAS, Pastors Luis and Diana Boria have been working hard for the
community for six years, opening the church's doors, providing coun-
seling services, prayer and support, and organizing several successful
events for the community; and
WHEREAS, Pastors Luis and Diana Boria have brought to their ministry
an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting their administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man and woman of God have always given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to their care
and have administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and
corporal needs of all; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention
it is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend them
for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Pastors Luis and Diana Boria upon the occasion of being honored
by the congregation of the Church of God in Monticello, New York on June
24, 2012, noting their unremitting and compassionate faith and their
exemplary service to God, man, and their community, and extending to
them the heartfelt 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 Pastors Luis and Diana Boria.