Senate Resolution No. 409

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Georges H. Leconte upon the occasion of
his 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
Georges H. Leconte upon the occasion of his 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 Awards 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 Georges H. Leconte, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, For over 30 years, Georges H. Leconte has enjoyed a
successful career in the healthcare industry, dedicating his life to
improving the health and well-being of communities across New York;
currently, he holds the title of Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health +
Hospitals/Harlem; and

WHEREAS, Prior to this role, Georges H. Leconte was the Senior
Associate Executive Director for the Ancillary Services Division at NYC
Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a 545-bed Level I Trauma Center, with a
staff of over 600; and

WHEREAS, Georges H. Leconte has also served as an adjunct instructor
and student advisor at New York University, and an advisory board member
at the Borough of Manhattan Community College; and

WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his
profession and community, Georges H. Leconte has been the recipient of
numerous awards and accolades; and

WHEREAS, This award recipient exemplifies the best of his community,
by virtue of his energy, vision, and dedication, commanding the greatest
respect among his 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 Georges H. Leconte upon the occasion of his 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 Georges H. Leconte.