Hankerson spreads invocation on record, honors Rev. Delesbore's biography
Council Member Ty Hankerson moves to spread the invocation in full on the record and delivers a detailed biographical tribute to Rev. Dr. Gamel Delesbore, covering his Queens roots, spiritual journey, theological training, community service, and family life.
That was very brief, huh?
Thank you.
I would now ask Councilmember Ty Hankerson to spread the invocation on the record.
We get things done.
Thank you, Majority Leader.
I would like to thank Reverend Gamal Delispor for being here today, and I make a motion for unanimous consent to spread the invocation in full upon the record.
Reverend Dr.
Gamal A.
Delispor is a lifelong New Yorker from Hollis, Queens, shaped by the strong community and church roots of his upbringing.
Raised by his mother, the late Grace Marie Branch Delispor, organist at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn, he learned early the value of service, faith, and community leadership.
His spiritual journey deepened in 1990 when he came to faith in Christ at Long Island City Gospel Tabernacle under Bishop Moses Taylor.
He pursued biblical training at the Long Island City Bible Institute, earning a certificate in evangelism in 1995, and later answered his call to ministry in 2004.
Licensed in 2005 at New Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend Larry L.
Schell, he served the youth of his community for four years, investing in the next generation.
Reverend Delisboer continued his development through New York Theological Seminary and later through advanced academic study, earning degrees from Alliance Theological Seminary, Regent University, and Newburgh Theological Seminary.
At the New Jerusalem Worship Center, he has served in numerous roles that strengthen both the
congregation and the surrounding community, including spiritual development coordinator, evangelism ministry, brotherhood ministry, transportation ministry, and personal safety and security for Bishop and Lady Rice.
His leadership is grounded in accessibility, compassion, and a commitment to community well-being.
Beyond the church, he serves as a community health worker in the IN, also known as InTouch Institute,
and as an educator with the New York City Department of Education at the New Heights Charter School of Harlem, continuing his lifelong commitment to empowering individuals and families.
Reverend Dr.
Gamal A.
Delispor and his wife of 34 years, Crystal Denise Jones Delispor, are proud parents and grandparents, deeply rooted in faith, family, and community, and we thank him for being here today.
Thank you.