Senate Resolution No. 421

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Jada Warren-Fitts upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Youth of the
Year Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on February
17, 2023

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jada Warren-Fitts upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Youth of the Year Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. to be
celebrated at its 30th Annual Pearl Red and White Gala on Friday,
February 17, 2023, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Stuy Park Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs
International, one of the largest service organizations in the world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and

WHEREAS, As a student at the Dr. Donald E. McNair Public School 5,
Jada Warren-Fitts and her classmate instituted the Shower Bus program,
which are mobile hygiene units designed for those individuals who do not
have access to basic essentials such as a warm shower; and

WHEREAS, Jada Warren-Fitts and her friend collected donated
toiletries for those in need and brought the Shower Bus to the front
doors of Public School 5 for people to have a private, safe space to
clean themselves; and

WHEREAS, Today, Jada Warren-Fitts continues to use her voice and
tireless efforts to try to make the world a better place to live, work
and play; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her mother, Sheila Fitts, and
her two sisters, Shakierra and Annajka, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great
measure, upon the dedication of young people like Jada Warren-Fitts, who
use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Jada Warren-Fitts
for her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and
community service, recognizing the value of her labors and the promise
of her future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jada Warren-Fitts upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Youth of the Year Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.;
and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jada Warren-Fitts.