LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Joyce McDonald 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 Reverend Joyce
McDonald 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 Joyce McDonald is being recognized for her exemplary
work and commitment to her community, which serves to empower others;
and
WHEREAS, Born in 1951, Joyce sang in the church choir and attended
P.S. 287, Sands JHS 265 and Fashion Industry High School; her love and
compassion for people led her to become a volunteer at Cumberland Hospi-
tal as a Junior Nurse's Aide for the terminally ill at the young age of
16; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Reverend Joyce McDonald was appointed by her Pastor
to lead The AIDS Ministry which serves those who are diagnosed with
HIV/AIDS giving spiritual support to their family as well; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Joyce McDonald completed seven years of ministry
training at The Church Of The Open Door; in 2009, she was ordained and
licensed to preach the gospel; two years later, she became a Chaplain
under the tutelage of Commander Reverend Marcos Miranda, founder of New
York State Chaplain Task Force; 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 Joyce McDonald 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 Joyce McDonald.