LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Stella Mordi 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

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 Reverend Stel-
la Mordi 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, Reverend Stella Mordi is being recognized for her exemplary
work and commitment to her community, which serves to empower others;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Abak, Nigeria on March 24, 1960, Reverend Stella
Mordi attended the prestigious Catholic secondary school, Loreto Junio-
rate from which she graduated in 1977 with Distinction; she continued
her education and earned a Bachelor's degree at the University of Cala-
bar in 1984 and a Master's degree in Psychology in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Upon her graduation, Reverend Stella Mordi was employed as a
science teacher at Science Secondary School in Dawakin Tofa; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Reverend Stella Mordi joined a Pentecostal church
where she rose to become the leader of the women's ministry and an
intercessor; she migrated to the United States in 1998, during which
time she joined the Assemblies of God Church where she attended their
Bible School and became involved with Sunday School and intercessory
departments; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Reverend Stella Mordi founded the Winners Throne of
Grace Ministries in Rosedale, New York; with a vision of raising people
of power through much love, prayers and word of faith, she has truly
touched the lives of the Rosedale community; and
WHEREAS, In addition, she is the founder of Winners House of Hope in
her birth place of Abak, Nigeria, and is the co-founder of American
International Institute of Health in Kingston, Jamaica; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Dr. Chukwuka
Mordi, their four children, and two grandchildren, 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 Reverend Stella Mordi 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 Reverend Stella Mordi.