LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Julia E. Cockfield upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Church of the Living
God, Worldwide

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, Julia E. Cockfield has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Julia E.
Cockfield upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the Church of the Living God, Worldwide, to be celebrated at a
special luncheon on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Villa Marcello in Ozone
Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Julia E. Cockfield was born in Guyana, South America, on
December 20, 1957 to the parents of the late Vernie English and Vicenio
Obermuller; and
WHEREAS, Raised by her grandmother and her aunt, Julia E. Cockfield
grew up instilled with the values of Christianity and having a good
education; and
WHEREAS, Julia E. Cockfield attended Hackney Government School where
she was graduated from Tutorial High School, completed a two-year busi-
ness program, and acquired certification in Bookkeeping, Typing, and
English; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Julia E. Cockfield took a course with the Guyana
Red Cross Association where she obtained certifications, then became a
volunteer at the Red Cross convalescent home, helping sick and destitute
children; and
WHEREAS, Julia E. Cockfield has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Julia E. Cockfield moved to the United States to
join her husband, who had moved to the U.S. several years prior; and
WHEREAS, Upon making a commitment to serve the Lord, Julia E. Cock-
field became a member of God's Battalion of Prayer Church in Brooklyn,
New York, where she served as Sunday school treasurer and was actively
involved in the adult choir; and
WHEREAS, During that time, Julia E. Cockfield attended La Guardia
Community College, where she received her associate's degree in comput-
ers; and
WHEREAS, Julia E. Cockfield was later employed at Adelphi Business
School; after two weeks, she was promoted to financial aid counselor,
because of her outstanding performance and dedication to the task; and
WHEREAS, Julia E. Cockfield moved to Battalion Pentecostal Assembly in
Arverne, where she used her talents to work with young girls, teaching
them how to be productive adults, by working with their hands; and
WHEREAS, She also served as treasurer, board member, and now the
director for the food pantry at Battalion Pentecostal Assembly; and
WHEREAS, After many years, Julia E. Cockfield went back to college
where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Education from
York College in Queens, New York; and
WHEREAS, Julia E. Cockfield also worked as a bookkeeper at Marvin's
and Sons for nine years; she has her own Day Care business in Arverne,
where she has provided services for children for over 11 years; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Julia E. Cockfield has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Apostle David T.
Cockfield, their children, Melissa Mclean, David Andrew Cockfield and
Odetta Melville, and four wonderful grandchildren, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Julia E. Cockfield has displayed
throughout her 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
commend Julia E. Cockfield upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Church of the Living God, Worldwide; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Julia E. Cockfield.