Assembly Resolution No. 115

BY: M. of A. Cook

HONORING Reverend Nirva Celestin upon the occasion
of her designation as recipient of a Lincoln-King
Visionary Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Nirva Celestin has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Reverend
Nirva Celestin upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a
Lincoln-King Visionary Award for her commitment and service to her
community; she is to be honored at the Lincoln-King Visionary Awards
Gala on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Nirva Celestin has been called upon to contribute
her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed honoree immigrated to New York from Haiti,
and holds a bachelor's degree in Nursing; and

WHEREAS, Alongside her husband, Dr. Bishop Sem Celestin, Reverend
Nirva Celestin founded La Premiere Eglise Apocalypse (First Revelation
Church) in Queens, New York, and they work to encourage their community
to build up their faith, providing radio and television ministry weekly;
and

WHEREAS, Reverend Nirva Celestin is an international speaker, having
travelled to over five continents including Europe, Asia, Africa, North
America, and South America; her and her husband created an international
outreach ministry called Christ Est la Repose; and

WHEREAS, With her knowledge of teaching, mentoring, and nurturing,
Reverend Nirva Celestin has been impacting her community for over 35
years; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Nirva Celestin actively volunteers for numerous
community and non-profit organizations; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Reverend Nirva Celestin has stood
constant in dignity, good grace, and humor; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Dr. Bishop Sem
Celestin, her three married children, their spouses, two
daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Reverend Nirva Celestin has
displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend Nirva Celestin upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of a Lincoln-King Visionary Award for her commitment and
service to her community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Reverend Nirva Celestin.