LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Reverend Dr. Archie Lee McInnis, Jr.
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor The
Reverend Dr. Archie Lee McInnis, Jr. upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition, to be celebrated at the 4th Annual Men
of Distinction Awards Ceremony, on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Brooklyn,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Archie McInnis received Christ as his personal Lord
and Savior accepting God's call to ministry in 1992; he initialized the
Full Effect Outreach Crusade where he sponsored soul-winning crusades,
services and various outreach events; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Reverend Archie McInnis was installed as Pastor of
Full Effect Gospel Ministries, where services were held in the basement
of his home; this temporary location was a safe haven for the lost, and
an institution for those seeking biblical excellence; and
WHEREAS, McInnis recognizes the need for constant growth to maximize
the church's ministry; he has added to the community by founding such
non-profit organizations as The Archie L. McInnis Center for Excellence,
a learning center for all ages; this center includes After School Tutor-
ing, Little Archie's Clubhouse, Group Family Day Care and the Square One
G.E.D. Literacy Program; in addition, Bishop McInnis has currently
implemented the A.L.M Bible Academy; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Archie McInnis's vision for expansion includes the
implementation of the following: Route 66 Road to Success; the Substance
Use/Abuse Assistance Program; the AIDS/HIV Awareness and Prevention
Center; the Job Readiness and Employment Assistance Program; and commu-
nity day care and senior care programs along with youth recreational and
fitness programs; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Cynthia, their chil-
dren, Chelsea, Archie III and Aaron, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 The Reverend Dr. Archie Lee McInnis, Jr. upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Reverend Dr. Archie Lee McInnis, Jr.