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.