Senate Resolution No. 2584

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Tina Watkins upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Alexander T. Wells
Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on February 14,
2020

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Tina Watkins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Alexander T. Wells Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. to be celebrated
at its Red and White Sweetheart Gala on Friday, February 14, 2020, at
Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Stuy Park Lions Club is part of Lions Club
International, one of the largest service organizations in the world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and

WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Tina Watkins graduated from
Sheepshead Bay High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree
from Brooklyn College; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her studies, Tina Watkins accepted
the position of Internal Revenue Agent for the Department of the
Treasury, the esteemed position she has held for the past 33 years;
throughout her illustrious tenure, she has received numerous
commendations for providing excellent customer service, as well as
awards for employee satisfaction as she does not hesitate to help her
colleagues; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Tina Watkins has been a member of the Stuy Park Lions Club
since October of 2012; she is also a member of the Antioch Baptist
Church in Brooklyn, New York, where she serves on the Board of Trustees
as Financial Secretary and as a member of the Praise and Worship Team
and the Antioch Choir; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Stuy Park Lions Club is in direct
correlation to the efforts of dedicated members such as Tina Watkins,
whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization
and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Tina Watkins has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their

commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Tina Watkins, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tina Watkins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Alexander T. Wells Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tina Watkins.