LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Apostle Paulette V. Murray 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 Apostle
Paulette V. Murray 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, Apostle Paulette V. Murray is being recognized for her exem-
plary work and commitment to her community, which serves to empower
others; and
WHEREAS, Serving as the Visionary of the Cathedral of God's Interna-
tional Lighthouse of Power in St. Albans, New York, Apostle Paulette V.
Murray has served the call of God for more than 17 years, preaching
extensively at crusades in the United States, the Caribbean, Germany,
Italy, West Africa, Trinidad and Tobago; and
WHEREAS, Apostle Paulette V. Murray is a graduate of Bethel Bible
School, Universal Tabernacle of Love, Peace and Joy Bible School, Bible
Center of Brooklyn, Inc., and Jehovah Jireh Non-Denominational Bible
Institute of Trinity International Theological Seminary, where she is
currently studying to acquire her Doctorate in Human Counseling and
Theology; and
WHEREAS, A mentor to ministers throughout the world, Apostle Paulette
V. Murray has trained and released more than 17 Pastors and ordained
the first African American Bishop in Italy; her teaching abilities and
counseling skills have been an asset to her ministry and to those whom
she has come in contact with; and
WHEREAS, Retiring from Verizon after 33 years of dedicated service,
Apostle Paulette V. Murray now works full time with the Caribbean Women
Health Association as a Senior Health Educator, where her passion for
souls is highly demonstrated; 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 Apostle Paulette V. Murray 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 Apostle Paulette V. Murray.