Honor Reverend Perrin’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 1494 BY: Senator COMRIE CONGRATULATING The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin upon the occasion of his retirement after 47 years of distinguished service to the United Methodist Church, New York Annual Conference WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would 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 those 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 congratulate The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin upon the occasion of his retirement after 47 years of distinguished service to the United Methodist Church, New York Annual Conference; and WHEREAS, This auspicious milestone will be celebrated at a party held in his honor on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Antuns in Queens Village, New York, and a farewell service on Sunday, June 20, 2019, at St. John's United Methodist Church of Elmont; and WHEREAS, Born in Jamaica, Patrick G. Perrin was an active student at St. Jago High School; after graduating in 1966, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of the West Indies (UWI), and his Diploma in Ministry from the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI); and WHEREAS, In 1970, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin returned to UWI where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in theology; from 1972-1973, he studied Christian Social Ethics, The Theology of Development, Church Music at the Christian Theological Seminary (CTS); and WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin never lost his love for learning, and earned many Continuing Education Certificates at various institutions; and WHEREAS, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin began his ministry as a student pastor for Barnes United Methodist Church in Indiana; from there, he served as a Minister in the Port of Spain Circuit for almost three years; from September of 1976 through July of 1984, he was the Chaplain/Tutor at the Excelsior Education Center; and WHEREAS, After working for the East New York Development Corporation, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin was the Pastor for Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church from 1984-1987; for the next 21 years, he served as the Pastor for two Brooklyn churches, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, and then Hanson Place Centra United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Since 2008, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin has been the Pastor for St. John's United Methodist Church of Elmont, in Valley Stream, New York, the position from which he will officially retire in May of 2019; under his luminous leadership, the Church has been committed to spiritual development through Bible study, prayer, worship and service; and WHEREAS, Reverend Patrick G. Perrin 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, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his 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 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 congratulate The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin upon the occasion of his retirement after 47 years of distinguished service to the United Methodist Church, New York Annual Conference, noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Reverend Patrick G. Perrin.