LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John M. Perkins upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Art League of Long Island

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
M. Perkins upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by the Art League of Long Island, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 2,
2011; and
WHEREAS, This special event, "Artrageous 2011," will be held at Cold
Spring Country Club in Huntington, New York; it will also celebrate the
organization's 56th year of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, After graduation from the United States Naval Academy, Annap-
olis, Maryland, John Perkins served as an officer in the United States
Marine Corps; subsequently, he joined the U.S. State Department serving
as a Diplomatic Courier stationed in both Washington D.C. and Paris,
France; and
WHEREAS, The stint as a Case Officer for the Central Intelligence
Agency was John Perkins's last job in government service before going
into the financial services industry where he later retired as a Senior
Vice President with the former Dean Witter; during that time he was
active in a number of not-for-profit organizations including serving as
President of the Traveler's Aid Society, now known as Safe Horizon, a
social services organization headquartered in New York City; and
WHEREAS, On Long Island, John Perkins has served as Chairman of the
Art League of Long Island, and as Treasurer of both Raynham Hall in
Oyster Bay and the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor; he has also
been a Board Member and Officer of Saint Johnland Nursing facility for
many years; and
WHEREAS, An avid painter for most of his life, John Perkins began
working with oils and acrylics over two decades ago; a little more than
15 years ago, he switched over to watercolors, acquiring his skills at
the Art League of Long Island; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ellie, and their
three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, John M. Perkins'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 John M. Perkins upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Art League of Long Island; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John M. Perkins.