LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Aileen McKinnon upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by Living God Ministries
Worldwide, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those esteemed residents of the State of New York who dedicate their
lives to the improvement of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mrs.
Aileen McKinnon upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by Living God Ministries Worldwide, Inc. on Saturday, May 7,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Aileen McKinnon was born on September 28, 1941, in George-
town, Guyana to Charles and Claudia Mapp; she is the oldest of 11 chil-
dren and at a very young age, adopted the vision that she would help to
secure a better life for her parents and siblings; and
WHEREAS, While in Georgetown, Guyana, Aileen McKinnon attended St.
Thomas High School and then later attended a Commercial School where she
excelled in her shorthand writing and typing at speeds of 150 words per
minute; at the age of 18, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at
John Street Church of God where she was later baptized; and
WHEREAS, Aileen McKinnon then applied for employment with the Demerara
Tobacco Company, one of the largest companies in the country; she was
soon employed as a clerk typist and worked there until her departure to
the United States of America on August 6, 1969; and
WHEREAS, Aileen McKinnon wasted no time and immediately inquired and
enrolled herself into Brooklyn College where she studied interior
designing; in the early 1970s, she found and made Brooklyn's God's
Battalion Of Prayer Church her home for prayer and worship; and
WHEREAS, To help solidify her studies in design, Aileen McKinnon
worked as a filing clerk at Ideal Corporation, a large designing compa-
ny, having major sub-designing offices in both Manhattan and Queens; she
also had to assist with the living expenses of her parents and siblings
and took another working assignment with the City of New York and later
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from Brooklyn College, Aileen McKinnon began
to display her decorating talents in homes and offices; on August 26,
1975, she married her husband, Leslie McKinnon; and
WHEREAS, With this union, God blessed the McKinnons with three sons,
Germaine, Dwayne and Andre; later, Aileen was able to get her parents
and ten siblings to join her in the United States of America; since that
time, they have been successfully living the "American Dream"; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, Aileen McKinnon began working for Shore View and Sea
Crest Nursing Home where she was employed as a nurse assistant; she
enjoyed her assignment because she was able to spiritually testify to
the elderly; and
WHEREAS, Working at the nursing homes helped Aileen McKinnon spiritu-
ally, mentally, and physically prepare for her aging mother's needs and
later passing; in March of 2011, Aileen gracefully retired; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Aileen McKinnon's 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 Mrs. Aileen McKinnon upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Living God Ministries Worldwide, Inc.; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mrs. Aileen McKinnon.