LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spiritu-
al Baptist Church, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its biennial Gala
and Awards Celebration

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to celebrate the
milestones of those enduring places of worship within the State of New
York which serve the spiritual needs of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Isaiah's
Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its biennial Gala and Awards Celebration on Friday, August 17,
2012, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, This fine event is to recognize four distinguished honorees,
they are: Joyce Henry, Health Insurance Specialist, Spirit of Life
Award; Beverly Samuel, Co-Manager/PR Officer of the Caribbean IN-SYNC
Band, Above and Beyond Award of Excellence; Bishop Dr. Yvonne J. Whar-
ton, Second Vice President of the Brooklyn Transition Lions Club,
Outstanding Spiritual Leadership Award; and Bishop Dr. Joseph Best,
Pastor/Founder Christian Gospel Mission Inc., Spiritual Leadership
Excellence Award; and
WHEREAS, Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church, Inc.
was founded 20 years ago by Archbishop Dr. Voni B. Johyn; since its
inception, this organization has grown from nine founding members to
over 300 members on record and counting; and
WHEREAS, During these 20 years, Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spiritu-
al Baptist Church has formed alliances with other neighboring organiza-
tions within the East New York and Brownsville communities and extends
its services to provide a Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry service for those
in need; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spir-
itual Baptist Church stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to
meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining that spiritual
resolve which characterizes its past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Isaiah's Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church, Inc.
upon the occasion of hosting its biennial Gala and Awards Celebration;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Archbishop Dr. Voni B. Johyn, and to the aforementioned hono-
rees.