LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Dr. Marie S. Innocent 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 Reverend Dr.
Marie S. Innocent 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. Marie S. Innocent is being recognized for her
exemplary work and commitment to her community, which serves to empower
others; and
WHEREAS, Born in Haiti in 1960, Marie became a Deacon in 1988, after
emigrating to the United States of America in July of 1979; today, she
is an active member of the NAACP and the LI-CAN; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Marie S. Innocent earned a bachelor's degree in
teaching; she started bible school in 1994 at the New York City Full
Gospel Theological Seminary; she also earned her doctorate and went on
to obtain a certificate from Olford Ministries International Calvary
Baptist Church for artistry, biblical preaching and teaching in 2001;
and
WHEREAS, The proud mother of four children, and the loving grandmother
of three grandchildren, Reverend Dr. Marie S. Innocent, a licensed
L.P.N., started her own ministry in 2005, the Church of Evangelism for
All Nations in Farmingdale, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when a
person of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion 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
honor Reverend Dr. Marie S. Innocent 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. Marie S. Innocent.