Senate Resolution No. 1494

BY: Senator COMRIE

CONGRATULATING The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin upon
the occasion of his retirement after 47 years of
distinguished service to the United Methodist
Church, New York Annual Conference

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the
faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their
energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full
recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence of service; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin upon the occasion of his
retirement after 47 years of distinguished service to the United
Methodist Church, New York Annual Conference; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious milestone will be celebrated at a party
held in his honor on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Antuns in Queens Village,
New York, and a farewell service on Sunday, June 20, 2019, at St. John's
United Methodist Church of Elmont; and

WHEREAS, Born in Jamaica, Patrick G. Perrin was an active student at
St. Jago High School; after graduating in 1966, he earned his Bachelor
of Science degree in economics from the University of the West Indies
(UWI), and his Diploma in Ministry from the United Theological College
of the West Indies (UTCWI); and

WHEREAS, In 1970, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin returned to UWI where
he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in theology; from 1972-1973,
he studied Christian Social Ethics, The Theology of Development, Church
Music at the Christian Theological Seminary (CTS); and

WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career, Reverend
Patrick G. Perrin never lost his love for learning, and earned many
Continuing Education Certificates at various institutions; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin began his ministry as a student
pastor for Barnes United Methodist Church in Indiana; from there, he
served as a Minister in the Port of Spain Circuit for almost three
years; from September of 1976 through July of 1984, he was the
Chaplain/Tutor at the Excelsior Education Center; and

WHEREAS, After working for the East New York Development
Corporation, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin was the Pastor for Ebenezer
Wesleyan Methodist Church from 1984-1987; for the next 21 years, he
served as the Pastor for two Brooklyn churches, St. Mark's United
Methodist Church, and then Hanson Place Centra United Methodist Church;
and


WHEREAS, Since 2008, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin has been the Pastor
for St. John's United Methodist Church of Elmont, in Valley Stream, New
York, the position from which he will officially retire in May of 2019;
under his luminous leadership, the Church has been committed to
spiritual development through Bible study, prayer, worship and service;
and

WHEREAS, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity and dedication; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and
has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and
corporal needs of all; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin upon the occasion of his
retirement after 47 years of distinguished service to the United
Methodist Church, New York Annual Conference, noting his unremitting and
compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his
community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this
Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin.