Honor Vincent L. Tomlinson

Senate Resolution No. 3152 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Vincent L. Tomlinson, family man, distinguished citizen and dedicated member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to mourn the death of Vincent L. Tomlinson, who died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, Vincent Leonard Tomlinson was born on March 13, 1926, in Thornton, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies, to the late Stephen Uriah Tomlinson and Adelle Princella Rowe; and WHEREAS, Vincent L. Tomlinson trained in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies as a Master Mechanic and started his own business in foreign car repair; on September 5, 1951, he married the former Verna Veronica Smith and together, they immigrated to Brooklyn, New York, in 1963; and WHEREAS, For many years, Vincent L. Tomlinson worked with the Iranian, and later the Jamaican Embassy at the United Nations, and later, became certified as an Automotive Engineer and worked for several large automotive corporations, until he started his own auto repair shop in Orlando, Florida; and WHEREAS, Throughout his long career, Vincent L. Tomlinson truly distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; for over

25 years, he served as an usher/greeter at Faith Assembly of God; and WHEREAS, Upon his retirement in 2001, Vincent L. Tomlinson enjoyed tending to his extensive garden of fruits and vegetables, which he was proud to share, and loved to spend time with his beloved family, especially telling them stories about living on the beautiful island of Jamaica; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his son, Horace Anthony Tomlinson (Donnie) and younger brother Neville Tomlinson (Busha), Vincent L. Tomlinson is survived by his wife Verna, who he passionately called "V"; two daughters, Charmaine (Charm) and Joan (Miss Jo); one son, Stephen (Stevie); one son-in-law, Kevin; one daughter-in-law, Kumiko; six grandchildren, Eleith, Nathaniel, Desiree, Kota Jeremiah, Zion Yuze, and Anela Inori; four brothers and sisters, Desmae, Una (Kitty), Edris, and Elaine (Pansy); and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and cousins, as well as numerous friends and customers; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Vincent L. Tomlinson leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Vincent L. Tomlinson, family man, distinguished citizen and dedicated member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Vincent L. Tomlinson.