LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Audrey Linette Cockfield upon the occa-
sion 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
Audrey Linette Cockfield upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition, to be celebrated on Sunday, September 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Born in Guyana, South America, Audrey Cockfield answered
God's divine calling to serve in the ministry in 1978; she currently
serves in various ministries within the God's Battalion of Prayer Church
Organization, throughout her community and abroad; and
WHEREAS, The wife of the Reverend Dr. Alfred Samuel Cockfield, Senior
Pastor for God's Battalion of Prayer Church in Brooklyn, New York, First
Lady Linette and Pastor Cockfield have three children (one deceased) and
six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Lady Linette has been able to effectively direct medical
missions in Africa, Guyana, assist in the establishment of new missions,
new churches and community services in rural locations; she previously
taught Sunday school for nursery school children through adults, Christ
Ambassadors, and Missionettes; in addition, she has served as
Outreach/Evangelism leader and chairperson/member of numerous committees
and organizations; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Cockfield served as former President of New York State
Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc., and is
dedicated to building and developing all members in Christian living and
service; it is her desire that they will grow in spirit, intellect, and
in service to Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Audrey Cockfield's distinguished
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 Audrey Linette Cockfield upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Audrey Linette Cockfield.