  We theoretically explore the transfer of vortex states between atomic
Bose-Einstein condensates and optical pulses using ultra-slow and stopped light
techniques. We find shining a coupling laser on a rotating two-component ground
state condensate with a vortex lattice generates a probe laser field with
optical vortices. We also find that optical vortex states can be robustly
stored in the atomic superfluids for long times (>100 ms).
