Honor John A. Walker

Senate Resolution No. 2717 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING John A. Walker upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017 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 John A. Walker upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc., to be recognized at its 9th Annual Men of Valor Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, John A. Walker is being honored with this auspicious award in recognition of his trailblazing efforts to make a difference within the local community; and WHEREAS, Raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, John A. Walker graduated from Elizabeth High School before pursuing his youthful dreams in boxing as a Golden Glove competitor; and WHEREAS, John A. Walker was born with an entrepreneurial spirit and was taught the value of hard work from a young age; and WHEREAS, In 2000, John A. Walker moved to the Capital Region where he worked for Temper-Sealy, Inc. for nearly 15 years as a Tape Edger to the Bedding Inspector, and as Union President to the Secondary Bedding Supervisor; and WHEREAS, Just four years later, John A. Walker established Kingdom Services, during which time he took on small snow plowing and office cleaning contracts while maintaining full time employment; and WHEREAS, John A. Walker worked tirelessly, and by 2015, Kingdom Services Unlimited, LLC began to operate on a full scale, offering property maintenance services including lawn care, property cleanouts, snow removal, office cleaning and junk removal; and WHEREAS, John A. Walker holds an Associate's degree in Biblical Studies from Mid-Hudson Bible Institute in Poughkeepsie, New York; he Is a member of Kingdom Reigning Worship Center where he shares his personal ministry through facilitating Men's Ministry meetings, Jail Ministry and Youth Ministry; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ethel, and his son, Javahn, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, John A. Walker has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; 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 John A. Walker, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor John A. Walker upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John A. Walker.