Senate Resolution No. 398

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Daphnee Lagredelle upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of an Entrepreneurial
Award by the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial
Awards Program

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Daphnee Lagredelle upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
an Entrepreneurial Award by the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial
Awards Program to be celebrated at the 18th Anniversary of the Young,
Gifted, & Black Award Program on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at
Terrace On The Park in Queens, New York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 2006 by President/CEO of the NetLinkz Group,
Inc., Carl O. Gray, the Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial
Awards Program recognizes individuals who continue to reach levels of
great success through hard work and determination, proving to be
inspiring role models to their community and peers; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program acknowledges the talent, ambition, and
achievements of African American and Caribbean professionals towards
their continued pursuit of success; and

WHEREAS, The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program
was launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as Daphnee Lagredelle, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, A business coach, entrepreneur, and passionate social
worker, Daphnee Lagredelle is the owner of Sondra Financial Services,
LLC (SFS) and Daphnee LagredelleCO; and

WHEREAS, As the Founder of SFS, Daphnee Lagredelle is on a mission
to inspire black women entrepreneurs on how to be financially stable and
educate them on the necessary steps to starting their own online
business; and

WHEREAS, Born in Haiti and raised in Staten Island, Daphnee
Lagredelle earned an Associate degree in Behavioral Health and Human
Services, a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, and a Master's degree in
Leadership; she is currently working on a Ph.D. in Behavioral Health;
and

WHEREAS, This honoree exemplifies the best of her community, by
virtue of her energy, vision, and dedication, commanding the greatest
respect among her friends and colleagues, and within the community at
large; and


WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend
individuals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and
commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and
acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and
young people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Daphnee Lagredelle upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of an Entrepreneurial Award by the Young, Gifted, & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Daphnee Lagredelle.