LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Emmanuel Anorjuste upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Ambassador
For Christ International Outreach Ministry on September 1, 2013

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would 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 those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Reverend
Emmanuel Anorjuste upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Ambassador For Christ International Outreach Ministry
at its 3rd Annual Pastors Appreciation Gala Dinner, to be held on
Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Astoria World Manor, Astoria, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Emmanuel Anorjuste is being recognized for his dedi-
cated work within the Haitian and the American communities; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Emmanuel Anorjuste graduated with a Bachelor's
Degree in Education in 1971; seven years later, in 1978, he made a dras-
tic change and began to work as the director of the Haitian Baptist
Mission; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Emmanuel Anorjuste migrated to the United States in
1982 and earned both a Master's Degree and Doctorate of Theology from
the International Theological Seminary of California; he then became
senior pastor of the First Haitian Baptist Church of Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Emmanuel Anorjuste is married to his loving wife,
Liane, with whom he has three beautiful children, Juline, Kerdy, and
Ann; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend Emmanuel Anorjuste upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by the Ambassador For Christ International
Outreach Ministry, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and
his exemplary service to God, man, and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Emmanuel Anorjuste.