LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Jessy Marcelin upon the occa-
sion of her 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 Jessy
Marcelin upon the occasion of her 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 Jessy Marcelin is being recognized for her dedicated
work within the Haitian and American communities; and
WHEREAS, Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1952, Reverend Jessy Marce-
lin migrated to Brooklyn, New York in 1973 where she now resides with
her beautiful daughter, Francoise; she attained a Bachelor's Degree in
Theology, and is a professional clinical member of the National Chris-
tian Counselors Chaplaincy Association; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Jessy Marcelin is a licensed and ordained pastor,
and is currently the senior pastor and founder of the Evangelistic
Outreach Ministry; furthermore, as an international evangelist, she has
ministered across the United States and the West Indies; 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 Jessy Marcelin upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Ambassador For Christ International Outreach
Ministry on September 1, 2013, noting her unremitting and compassionate
faith and her exemplary service to God, man, and her community; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Jessy Marcelin.