LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Aileen McKinnon upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the BWICA Educational Fund, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Aileen McKinnon upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by the BWICA Educational Fund, Inc. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013,
in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Guyana, South America, Aileen McKinnon is the eldest
of 11 children; at a very young age, she adopted the vision that she
would help to secure a better life for her parents and siblings; and
WHEREAS, Aileen McKinnon attended grade school at the Dolphin Govern-
ment School, and later attended St. Thomas High School in Georgetown,
Guyana; after graduating high school, she attended commercial school
where she excelled in shorthand and typing at a speed of 150 words per
minute; and
WHEREAS, At age 18, Aileen McKinnon was baptized at the John Street
Church of God; she worked at a tobacco company which was one of the
largest companies in Guyana; she was employed there as a clerk typist
and worked there until her migration to the United States on August 6,
1969; and
WHEREAS, Aileen McKinnon enrolled in Brooklyn College where she
studied interior design; in the 1970s, she joined Gods Battalion of
Prayer Church and worked as a filing clerk at Ideal Corporations; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, two years ago Aileen McKinnon began
to serve at Gods Battalion of Prayer Church soup kitchen and counseled
men and women from different shelters every fourth Saturday of each
month; in addition, she serves at the JASA Institute for Senior Action;
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 Aileen McKinnon upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the BWICA Educational Fund, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Aileen McKinnon.