LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Minister Roger Max 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 Minister Roger
Max upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Ambassador For Christ International Outreach Ministry at its 3rd Annual
Pastor's Appreciation Gala Dinner, to be held on Sunday, September 1,
2013, at the Astoria World Manor, Astoria, New York; and
WHEREAS, Minister Roger Max is being recognized for his dedicated work
within the Haitian and American communities; and
WHEREAS, Minister Roger Max was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and
migrated to the United States in 1973 as a young man, settling in Brook-
lyn, New York; he earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting while in
Haiti, and earned an associate degree in Theology from Open Bible Insti-
tute and Seminary in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Minister Roger Max is the licensed and ordained Associate
Minister and Senior Elder at La Piscine de Bethesda Church in Brooklyn;
he seeks to develop Outreach Center, a faith-based organization with a
vision of helping the immediate Haitian Community private Children
Orphan Ministry School based in Port-au-Prince by providing a variety of
services for the children, youth and adult population; 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 Minister Roger Max 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 exem-
plary service to God, man, and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Minister Roger Max.