LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Wayne Dixon upon the occasion of being
named a Man of Distinction by the New Life Tabernacle Church, Brooklyn,
New York

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, Wayne Dixon has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Wayne Dixon
upon the occasion of being named a Man of Distinction by the New Life
Tabernacle Church, Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday, June 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, He received this outstanding designation in recognition of
his dedication and devoted service to the people of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Born in Trinidad, the oldest of four children, Wayne Dixon
migrated to the State of New York at the age of 13 and was raised in
Queens; and
WHEREAS, He attended Baruch College where he majored in Accounting;
currently, he serves his alma mater as an Operating Engineer; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Dixon has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community as well as church ministries of his
local assembly, Wayne Dixon is a registered Chaplain with the
Latin/African American Chaplains Association; furthermore, he is the
Assistant Director of the Evangelism Department, Assistant Leader of the
Men's Ministry, Leader of the Community Outreach Department, a Church
Representative at Community Board meetings, and a Church Usher; and
WHEREAS, As Leader of the Outreach Ministry, Wayne Dixon is committed
and enthusiastically involved in the hospital ministry of his church,
God's Battalion of Prayer, located in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Wayne Dixon has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Gail, and their two
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Wayne Dixon has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Wayne Dixon upon the occasion of being named a Man of Distinction
by the New Life Tabernacle Church, Brooklyn, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wayne Dixon, Brooklyn, New York.