Honor Dr. Abraham Jules

2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Dr. Abraham Julius Jules upon the occasion of being named a 2019 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc., to be celebrated at its 8th Annual Power of Partnerships, Scholarship and Hall of Fame Gala on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the BRIC Arts Media, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2001, Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. (MIPO) is a non-profit membership organization, promoting the quality of life of Haitian youth in the United States and abroad through education, music, character building, medical care, apprenticeship training, family support and scholarships; and WHEREAS, A Pastor in the New York City area for the past 35 years, Dr. Abraham Julius Jules is a much sought-after speaker who has preached across North America, Africa, Europe, the West Indies, and the South Pacific; his passion for evangelism is palpable, and his giftedness in that area is widely acclaimed; and WHEREAS, With great charisma and leadership abilities, Dr. Abraham Julius Jules is adept and adroit at growing churches spiritually and numerically, leading from the pulpit with a brand of preaching that is intense, energetic, and uncompromising; he is also known for his keen facilitation skills in the boardroom; and WHEREAS, Born in Trinidad, Abraham Julius Jules received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakwood University; he went on to earn a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio; and WHEREAS, Dr. Abraham Julius Jules has been a guest presenter on numerous occasions, ministering the word for the purpose of professional growth; he also lectures on preaching and leadership at Andrews University, and currently serves as the Senior Pastor of the Community Worship Center in Queens, New York; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Dominique, and his two children, Raven and Dylan, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Dr. Abraham Julius Jules, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Dr. Abraham Julius Jules upon the occasion of being named a 2019 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. on May 26,