LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Reverend George L. Bonner upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition on the 30th Anniver-
sary of his vocation

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Reverend
George L. Bonner upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition on the 30th Anniversary of his vocation; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend George L. Bonner was born in Belize, Central
America, and attended St. Luke's Primary School in Lemonal, and St.
Michael's High School in Belize City; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, the Reverend George L.
Bonner taught in elementary schools and became the principal of his alma
mater, St. Luke's; he also served as a Priest and Lay Reader in the
churches in the villages where he taught; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, the Reverend George L. Bonner was selected to attend
seminary school at Codrington College in Barbados, West Indies, graduat-
ing in 1977 with a diploma in Theology, as well as a bachelor's degree
in Theology from the University of the West Indies; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, the Reverend George L. Bonner was ordained as Priest
by the Bishop of Barbados, and served as Rector of St. Clements and St.
Swithun churches in Barbados, while also teaching at the Coleridge and
Parry High School; and
WHEREAS, Migrating to the United States in 1984, the Reverend George
L. Bonner was later assigned to St. Alban's Church, a small Mission
Church in Canarsie, Brooklyn; today St. Alban's is a Cardinal Parish in
the Archdeaconry of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Having served St. Alban's Church as its first Rector, and for
25 dedicated years, the Reverend George L. Bonner describes himself as a
traditional Anglican and a High Church Man; he holds a Diploma in Theol-
ogy from Codrington College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Educa-
tion, as well as an Advanced Certificate in Education, from Brooklyn
College; and
WHEREAS, By the side of the Reverend George L. Bonner throughout has
been his wife, Marjorie Bradley of Belize City; he is the proud father
of two beloved sons, George, Jr. and Kurt, and has two beautiful grand-
children, Geante and Bryanna; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Reverend George L. Bonner upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition on the 30th Anniversary of his vocation;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Reverend George L. Bonner, Rector, St. Alban's
Episcopal/Anglican Church, Brooklyn, New York.