LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by Church of the Living God,
Worldwide

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 Inez
Jones-Nieuenkerk upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by Church of the Living God, Worldwide on Saturday, May 12, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk was born on March 30, 1930, in Bagot-
ville, West Bank, Guyana, to the proud parents Joseph and Priscilla
Jones; the second child of eight, her dream yet simple, but very impor-
tant, was to marry, be a good wife to her husband and a caring mother to
her children; and
WHEREAS, In Bagotville, Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk attended Bauxhall
Congregational School; at the age of 12, she was confirmed at the Meri-
dian Church where she began singing and eventually becoming lead soprano
in the church choir; and
WHEREAS, Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk later attended sewing school where she
learned the finer skills of sewing; she used her newly acquired skill to
darn as well as make clothing for the less fortunate; excellent in fash-
ion design, she also is known to have dressed the best of clients and
customers; and
WHEREAS, In 1951, Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk was married to her husband,
Wilfred Nieuenkerk; and
WHEREAS, In 1961 Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk opened her first fresh produce
business where she sold produce by retail; though her days were long and
tiresome it encouraged her to grow closer to God and in 1973, she joined
Bagotville Assembly of God Church where she became the President of the
Women's Ministry; and
WHEREAS, It was there where Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk really excelled by
organizing many community-based programs helping the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, In early 1983, Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk immigrated to the United
States of America and joined Gods Battalion of Prayer Church; a few
weeks later she joined the Hava Agency where she worked as a home health
caregiver for over 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Today Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk still worships at Gods Battalion
of Prayer Church, and is involved in many of its ministries; her hard
work and dedication to her church, family, community and the less fortu-
nate is what keeps her going; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her children, Janet, Winifred,
Pauline and Rosalind, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk's distin-
guished 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 Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Church of the Living God, Worldwide; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Inez Jones-Nieuenkerk.