Honor Reverend Timothy Flythe

Senate Resolution No. 4186 BY: Senator MARCELLINO HONORING Reverend Timothy Flythe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Tri Community and Youth Agency on March 22, 2018 WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who 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 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 honor Reverend Timothy Flythe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Tri Community and Youth Agency, to be celebrated at its Hall of Honor event on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Woodbury Country Club, Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, One of ten children born to the late Joseph Flythe and Earline Robinson, Timothy Flythe is a product of the South Huntington School District and holds an Associate's degree from Suffolk Community College; and WHEREAS, Timothy Flythe began his illustrious journey in faith at First Baptist Church of Wyandanch, where he held the office of altar boy and later the minister of music; and WHEREAS, Ministering at various churches across Long Island, Timothy Flythe was generally recognized for his gift of music, but in January of

2008, he accepted the call and became a licensed minister at Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Huntington Station; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the ministry, Timothy Flythe stood before a counsel of Pastors and was ordained in June of 2014; and WHEREAS, Reverend Timothy Flythe holds certificates and recognitions of Theological Studies through Princeton Theological Seminary, Long Island Progressive Bible College Graduate School of Theological Studies, The New Life School of Theology, Yale Theological Seminary, and Hampton's Ministers Conference; and WHEREAS, Currently working towards his seminary degree from New York Theological Seminary, Reverend Timothy Flythe serves Faith Missionary Baptist Church as President of its Ministerial Ministry, Youth Pastor, and Director of Youth Ministry; and WHEREAS, A resident of Huntington for more than four decades, Reverend Timothy Flythe is a loving husband and a proud father; and WHEREAS, Reverend Timothy Flythe gives tirelessly of his time and energies to countless local organizations and initiatives; he is a youth mentor through the office of Legislator Dr. William Spencer, a member of the NAACP, treasurer of Long Island Progressive Missionary Baptist Church General Association, Inc., and the financial secretary of Progressive Baptist State Convention of New York, Inc.; and WHEREAS, With professional experience in real estate insurance, restaurant management, store ownership, and as CEO of his own bus company, Reverend Timothy Flythe currently works as a New York State 19A Certified Examiner and bus operator for the Town of Huntington HART Bus system; and WHEREAS, Reverend Timothy Flythe 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, 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 honor Reverend Timothy Flythe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Tri Community and Youth Agency on March 22,