LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marie G. Albert upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Ambassador for Christ Inter-
national Outreach Ministry and Gateway Christian Center on Sunday, May
4, 2014

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who
provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary
programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or
other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marie G.
Albert 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, Marie G. Albert is being recognized for her exemplary work
and commitment to her community, which serves to empower others; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 12, 1957 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Marie G.
Albert earned a Bachelor's degree Cum Laude in August of 1976 and
migrated to the United States the same year; in September of 1981 she
attended the Worldwide Vocational Training School where she received a
Certificate in Administration; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Marie G. Albert holds a Certificate in Account-
ing from St. Peter's College, as well as an Associate's degree in Theol-
ogy from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Marie G. Albert currently works alongside her husband, Senior
Pastor Joseph Albert, at the Haitian Baptist Church of Mount Vernon, New
York; in this capacity, she serves on the event planning committee and
as the executive secretary; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Marie G. Albert leads the church choir, women's
ministry, and is a member of the prayer warrior team; she also provides
leadership to the church board, and is actively involved with the commu-
nity outreach evangelism home prayer and street ministry in Mount
Vernon; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, Senior Pastor Joseph Albert, with
her throughout have been her four beautiful children, Eliezer, Josue,
Goethe and Nephtalie, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her
life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 Marie G. Albert 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 unremit-
ting 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 Marie G. Albert.