LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Babalawo Larrie Mays upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the Gathering of the Hous-
es of African Based Spiritual Belief Systems of New York City

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Babalawo
Larrie Mays upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by the Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief Systems
of New York City in conjunction with the Caribbean Cultural Center Afri-
can Diaspora Institute on Sunday, August 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special event's title is "Ba M'buta: Ancestral
Connections from the Congo to the Americas"; and
WHEREAS, The Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief
Systems of New York City looks forward in honoring the elders of African
based spiritual belief systems who have managed to learn and pass on the
sacred wisdoms of African belief systems in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Babalawo Larrie Mays is a Spiritual Life Counselor, Ordained
Minister, Herbalist, and Lecturer; he has devoted a great deal of his
life and energies in sharing his knowledge of metaphysics, Shamanism and
the estoric knowledge of ancient and indigenous people with the communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Babalawo Larrie Mays' photographs have been added to the
collections of the Huston Museum of Fine Arts and various other Univer-
sities; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Babalawo Larrie Mays' distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Babalawo Larrie Mays upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Gathering of the Houses of African Based
Spiritual Belief Systems of New York City; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Babalawo Larrie Mays.