LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Wayne Petinaud as he is honored by the
Imani Singers of Medgar Evers College at its Annual Night of Honor on
May 4, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals who
distinguish themselves in service to their faith and community merit the
highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Wayne Petinaud as he is honored by the Imani Singers of Medgar Evers
College, the college's renowned resident choir, at its Annual Night of
Honor to be held at the college on Friday, May 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Each year at this Black Tie event, the Imani Singers of
Medgar Evers College honors and pays tribute to outstanding sacred music
church musicians in the Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Petinaud, Minister of Music at Zion Baptist Church,
truly merits this high honor; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Petinaud was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York,
where he attended public schools and graduated from Erasmus Hall High
School; he is also a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music Prepara-
tory Division, where he majored in Voice; he then continued his studies
at Brooklyn College after which he went on to earn a degree in Christian
Ministry from the New York Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Petinaud served in the music ministry at Salem Mission-
ary Baptist Church of Brooklyn under the leadership of Reverend Dr.
Thomas J. Boyd for 22 years; he then served as the Minister of Music at
the Zion Baptist Church of Brooklyn for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, He has also shared his gifts with many churches and organiza-
tions; he serves as Minister of Music for the Eastern New York State
Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America founded by Reverend
James Cleveland and, recently, Wayne Petinaud recorded the acclaimed
"Show Yourself Mighty" CD featuring Bishop Albert Jamison, Bishop Heze-
kiah Walker and Bishop Paul Morton; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Petinaud's musical gifts encompass opera, classical,
traditional, and contemporary gospel; his stage and video credits
include numerous off-Broadway stage plays as well as working with many
Gospel recording artists; and
WHEREAS, As a versatile musician, Wayne Petinaud is often sought out
for clinics and workshops; in addition to working locally, he has
arranged tours for his various choirs to spread the Gospel through
missionary outreach all over the United States, parts of the Caribbean,
Africa, and Europe and, one of his choirs has appeared at national
conventions as well as on Broadway singing with many world renowned
recording artists; and
WHEREAS, Described as a jovial and fun loving man, Wayne Petinaud
loves people and incorporates his personality in service to ministry,
playing, singing, teaching, encouraging, and witnessing, gifts of minis-
try which have proven to be a blessing to many; and
WHEREAS, With Wayne Petinaud throughout have been his blessed and
gifted family: his wife, Rachel; their sons Wayne Jr. and Jaylen; and
their daughters, Alana and Camille; and a loving and supportive extended
family; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Petinaud has certainly distinguished himself in service
to his faith and community and is worthy of the recognition and appreci-
ation of this Legislative Body and the citizens of the great State of
New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Wayne Petinaud as he is honored by the Imani Singers of Medgar
Evers College at its Annual Night of Honor on Friday, May 4, 2012; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wayne Petinaud.