LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rev. Jerome Herold 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 Rev. Jerome
Herold 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, Rev. Herold is being recognized for his dedicated work within
the Haitian and American communities; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Herold was born in August 1948 in Cayes, Haiti; he
migrated to the U.S. in 1973 and continued his education, attending the
New York Theological Seminary where he earned a master's degree in
Divinity; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Herold is the founder and Sr. Pastor of Bethel Christian
Church Disciples of Christ in Brooklyn, New York and has also ministered
in Haiti and the West Indies; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Herold resides in Brooklyn, New York with his lovely and
devoted wife Myrtha and their five beautiful grown children Jenie,
Jerry, Sherline, Rochelin and Jerosha who actively support the ministry;
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 Rev. Jerome Herold upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Ambassador For Christ International Outreach
Ministry on September 1, 2013, 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 Rev. Jerome Herold.