LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Minister Judith Kong 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 Minister
Judith Kong 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, Minister Judith Kong is being recognized for her exemplary
work and commitment to her community, which serves to empower others;
and
WHEREAS, Born in West Indies, Minister Judith Kong attended an all
girls' Catholic school and was active in the Catholic Youth Organiza-
tion; upon graduating, she went on to Business school where she pursued
a business career in Gregg Shorthand, typing and switch board operating;
and
WHEREAS, Minister Judith Kong obtained her missionary license from the
Morris Corelli School of Ministry in California, in August of 1986; in
New York, she worshiped at Times Square Church, where she was a member
of the choir, an assistant Sunday school teacher and a minister in the
women's prison in the Bronx and upstate New York; and
WHEREAS, After her children were grown, Minister Judith Kong continued
her education and earned an Associate degree in Art, as well as a Bach-
elor's degree in Education; since relocating to Brooklyn, she became a
member of Christ Chosen Church of God International where she serves as
an usher and as a member of the planning and welfare committees; recent-
ly, she has been ordained as an evangelist; 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 Minister Judith Kong 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 Minister Judith Kong.