LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Ambassa-
dor 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 Dr.
Sherone Smith-Sanchez 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 Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez is being recognized for
her exemplary work and commitment to her community, which serves to
empower others; and
WHEREAS, Ordained a minister of the gospel in 1989, Reverend Dr. Sher-
one Smith-Sanchez is the Director of Christian Education at the Church
of the Harvest in Elmont, New York; she is also the Assistant Commis-
sioner for Program Development with the NYC Administration for Chil-
dren's Services, Division of Early Care and Education; and
WHEREAS, In addition, she has served the NYC community as an Adjunct
Professor with the York College of the City University of New York for
the past 12 years; and
WHEREAS, With more than two decades of experience as both a church and
secular administrator, Reverend Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez received her
Doctorate in Educational Administration for T.C. Columbia University;
she also holds an MA in Educational Administration and Organized Leader-
ship from Columbia University, and a Master of Science from Bank Street
College of Education; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez, with a true passion for
fine and performing arts, also earned a Baccalaureate of Fine Arts from
Parsons the New School for Design; 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 Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition by the Ambassador For Christ Interna-
tional 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 Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez.