LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Pastor Mercy Philip upon the occasion 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 Pastor Mercy
Philip 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, Pastor Mercy Philip is being recognized for her dedicated
work within the Haitian and the American communities; and
WHEREAS, Born in Kerala, India, Mercy Philip migrated to New York in
1974 and married Dr. Sunny Philip in 1977 and they are currently blessed
with three adult children; and
WHEREAS, Starting a church in 1989, Pastor Mercy Philip and her
husband Sunny have been in church ministry ever since at the Galway
Christian Center in Valley Stream, New York; and
WHEREAS, Academically, Pastor Mercy Philip finished her High School
Equivalency in New York and also earned a Diploma in Dietetics from the
New York Institute of Dietetics; she has also completed her studies
toward a B.A. degree from the Freedom Theological Seminary in Rogers,
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Mercy Philip has worked in the food service management
field for over 30 years; she is currently employed by the St. Francis
Hospital in Port Washington; 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 Pastor Mercy Philip 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 Pastor Mercy Philip.