LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition by the Ambassador for
Christ International Outreach Ministry and Gateway Christian Center on
Sunday, May 4, 2014

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 Dr. Evelyne A.
Philippe upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Ambassador For Christ International Outreach Ministry and Gateway
Christian Center at its 4th Annual Pastors and Women of Distinction
Appreciation Awards Gala on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Floral Terrace,
Floral Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe is being recognized for her exemplary
work and commitment to her community, which serves to empower others;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe was
raised in a Christian family with four brothers and four sisters; she
graduated from Catt's Pressoir in Haiti with a Baccalaureate 2nd in
1971; and
WHEREAS, In June of 1971, Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe came to New York,
and two years later was enrolled at LaGuardia Community College where
she graduated with a Liberal Arts degree; she continued her education at
Pace University to study Nursing, as well as Vermont College where she
obtained her Master's degree in School Psychology; and
WHEREAS, With a true passion for helping others, Dr. Evelyne A.
Philippe worked with intellectually disabled individuals and children
with autism; during this time, inclined by research, she decided to
enroll in a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at Walden University;
and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, two years later she was enrolled in the Certif-
icate Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Clinical Psychology at Union
Institute & University; Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe holds a New York State
license in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a New York Certification
in School Psychology; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe has been in ministry for 17 years and
is a Licensed Ordained Chaplain; in this capacity, she travels through-
out the United States and administers spiritual seminars and conferences
in churches and Christian centers; her fluency in Creole, French and
English allows her to communicate the Word to a large 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 Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Ambassador For Christ International Outreach
Ministry and Gateway Christian Center on Sunday, May 4, 2014, 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 Dr. Evelyne A. Philippe.