LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending James Hunter Jr. upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by Hope In You Inc. on June 17,
2012

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, James Hunter Jr. has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend James Hunter
Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Hope
In You Inc., to be celebrated at its first annual Dancing with My Father
Banquet on Sunday, June 17, 2012; and
WHEREAS, James Hunter Jr. has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina, James Hunter Jr.
graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962, where he excelled in several
sports throughout high school including in basketball and football; and
WHEREAS, After relocating to New York City, James Hunter Jr. joined
the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York, and shortly
after he became a member of the Senior Usher Board; and
WHEREAS, In 1987, James Hunter Jr. was elected to the Board of Trus-
tees and served in that position until 1995, when he was appointed to
the office of Church Treasurer by the Pastor, Bishop William R. Whitak-
er; and
WHEREAS, On March 28, 2010, James Hunter Jr. was elevated to the posi-
tion of Elder of Administration; he continues to serve as Church Treas-
urer, a member of the Senior Usher Board, Financial Officer of the
Laymen's Ministry, and Supporter of the Youth Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, James Hunter Jr. has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Patricia, their four
children, and four grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which James Hunter Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend James Hunter Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Hope In You Inc. on June 17, 2012; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Hunter Jr.