LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Gwendolyn Mason-Tynes upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those individuals within the State of New York who give of their time
and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to benefit the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reverend Gwendolyn Mason-Tynes upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Gwendolyn Mason-Tynes was born in Selma, Alabama;
she relocated to New York City and joined The Second Union Grove Baptist
Church; her formal education includes a High School Diploma and a LPN
Certificate from the New York City Board of Education; in addition, she
earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration from
Herbert H. Lehman College; and
WHEREAS, Upon receiving her call to the ministry, Reverend Gwendolyn
Mason-Tynes embarked on a study to show herself approved unto God and
she enrolled in the New York School of The Bible and completed four
certificate programs; her religious training continued at Manhattan
Bible Institute where she graduated; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Mason-Tynes was licensed and ordained at the Rescue
Baptist Church where she is presently serving as an Associate Minister;
her Evangelistic ministry expands to a mid-week ministry called "Sundays
are not enough"; she has a long-standing membership in The International
Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Understanding the importance of social and civic issues,
Reverend Mason-Tynes is a member of The National Action Network and a
supporter of the NAACP; a member of NAPW, she is the widow of the late
Harry J. Tynes and the mother of Sadiki and Michael; and
WHEREAS, A foster and adoptive parent, Reverend Mason-Tynes is the
owner of Lamb's Christian Bookstore; her other activities include
informal child care provider and Notary Public; 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
honor Reverend Gwendolyn Mason-Tynes upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Gwendolyn Mason-Tynes.