Senate Resolution No. 410

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING John Xavier 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
John Xavier 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 John Xavier, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, John Xavier is a nine-year-old award-winning author, actor,
literacy advocate, and kid S.T.E.M enthusiast from the Greater
Philadelphia area; he has written several books to promote S.T.E.M. and
has partnered with The Philadelphia Free Library and the Southeastern
Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for their city-wide
literacy campaign and the Philadelphia School District, Girls Inc., and
ParentChild+ to offer author visits and writing clinics; and

WHEREAS, In addition to writing, John Xavier enjoys acting and
starred as Beth's son on HBO's "Mare of Easttown"; since then, he has
been consistently working in film, television, commercials and
voiceovers; and

WHEREAS, John Xavier is also the co-host of Kidz got the Biz
Podcast, which highlights other young entrepreneurs and their
perspectives; in his down time, he is learning Spanish, likes to cook,
plays video games, and is a member of the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale;
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 John Xavier 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 John Xavier.