Senate Resolution No. 430

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Josette Beljacques upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by The
Evangelical Crusade Christian Church and The
Ordination Council of the Haitian Evangelical Clergy
Association

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble Empire State is 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
recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence of service; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Josette Beljacques upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by The Evangelical Crusade Christian Church and The
Ordination Council of the Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association at its
Ordination Service on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in the Sanctuary,
Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Josette Beljacques has brought to her ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity and dedication; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and
has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and
corporal needs of all; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 individual for the edification of others; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Josette Beljacques upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by The Evangelical Crusade Christian Church and The
Ordination Council of the Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association, noting
her unremitting and compassionate faith and her exemplary service to
God, man, and her community, and extending to her the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Josette Beljacques.