LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Vivian Franklin upon the occa-
sion of her designation as a Mother of Pearl by the Frank Chapman Memo-
rial Institute on May 10, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have
devoted their purposeful lives to the service of faith and community;
Reverend Vivian Franklin is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reverend Vivian Franklin upon the occasion of her designation as a Moth-
er of Pearl by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute to be celebrated at
its 6th Annual Mothers of Pearl Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 2014,
at the Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A pillar in her community, Reverend Vivian Franklin is being
recognized as a strong woman who has shown extraordinary wisdom, courage
and strength in her community; and
WHEREAS, The First Pastorate of Walls Temple AME Zion Church, Reverend
Vivian Franklin has preached the gospel for 16 years; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Vivian Franklin has brought to her ministry an over-
whelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Alton, and their
four sons, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her 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 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 Reverend Vivian Franklin upon the occasion of her designation as a
Mother of Pearl by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute on May 10, 2014;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Vivian Franklin.