LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Evangelist Marie Gerard Gilles upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those individuals within the State of New York who give of their time
and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to benefit the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Evangelist Marie Gerard Gilles upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Evangelist Marie Gerard Gilles
later moved to New York where she joined Church of God Cortelyou Road in
Brooklyn, New York; she was called to the ministry and for the past 13
years worked in different ministerial and leadership capacities; from
her early youth, she began her Christian work under the auspices of the
Late Pastor Simon Belizaire; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, she relocated to Washington, D.C. to continue her
work under the leadership of Pasteur St. Ulme in Silver Spring, Mary-
land; she is an International Evangelist who in 1990, began studying
biblical courses to enhance her desire to win souls, counsel, and evan-
gelize; she obtained her Bachelor of Theology degree from Rhema Bible
College; and
WHEREAS, Marie Gilles is a certified counselor, travel agent, and a
professional clinical member of the National Christian Counselors Asso-
ciation; and
WHEREAS, Marie Gilles is also the founder and senior Evangelist of
International Word Warriors Ministries, an International Fellowship
Ministries association that is designed to empower leaders to advance
the kingdom of God; as an international Evangelist she has ministered in
North and South America, Europe, Africa and the West Indies; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Evangelist Marie Gerard Gilles upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Evangelist Marie Gerard Gilles.