LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Church Women United In Brooklyn, Inc.
upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Prayer Breakfast, March 5, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Church Women United In Brooklyn, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
Annual Prayer Breakfast; this auspicious event will be celebrated on
Saturday, March 5, 2011, at The Fleur De Lis Caterers in Ridgewood,
Queens, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Breakfast theme is: "Enlarge Your Territory with Prayer";
the guest speaker is Bishop Robert J. Rochford, Pastor of New Life Cath-
edral; and
WHEREAS, Church Women United In Brooklyn, Inc. (CWU) is part of a
national organization of interdenominational Christian women; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of President Ophelia Perry, the
purpose of CWU is to encourage Christian women to come together in a
visible community to be witnesses to their faith and be enabled by the
Holy Spirit to go out together in every neighborhood and nation as
instruments of reconciling love; and
WHEREAS, CWU's concerns are Poverty of Women and Children, Economic
Alternatives, Health Care, Environment and Communication; and
WHEREAS, The members of CWU provide spiritual and financial support
through CWU's hospital visitation and service; Red Letter Days shared
with the community include Day of Dedication, May Friendship Day, World
Community Day Service, and World Day of Prayer Service/Breakfast; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Church Women United In Brooklyn, Inc. upon the occasion of host-
ing its Annual Prayer Breakfast; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ophelia Perry, President of Church Women United In Brooklyn,
Inc., and to Bishop Robert J. Rochford, Pastor, New Life Cathedral.