Senate Resolution No. 560

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Annfiera McPherson upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of a 2023
Women-N-Motion Empowerment 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
Annfiera McPherson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
a 2023 Women-N-Motion Empowerment Award by the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program to be celebrated at its Awards Brunch on
Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Simpson Restaurant and Bar, Brooklyn, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Founded by 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, Furthermore, in conjunction with the observance of Women's
History Month, this auspicious occasion features several outstanding
women who are leaders, motivators, business professionals, innovators
and entrepreneurs; and

WHEREAS, Annfiera McPherson grew up as an only child who would work
for hours on various craft projects with her grandmother, including
crocheting, embroidery, designing and creating straw hats, and various
delicious desserts; and

WHEREAS, These craft projects allowed Annfiera McPherson to explore
her creative abilities from an early age, and ultimately paved the path
to her embracing a successful career in the design and construction
field; and

WHEREAS, Later in life, Annfiera McPherson developed a love for
healing crystals and started researching their different properties,
leading her to discover the artform of crystal copper wrapped jewelry;
this passion quickly evolved into something unexpected which eventually
gave birth to her own business, ModernRelx, in 2021; and

WHEREAS, Under the artistic direction of Annfiera McPherson,
ModernRelx's jewelry merges the gap between antiques and everyday pieces
while incorporating healing crystals which carry high vibrational
frequencies and when worn, provide many benefits for the human body;
when crystals are merged with pure copper, the healing properties
increase one's vibrational frequency; and

WHEREAS, The designs from ModernRelx allow individuals to enjoy one
of a kind handmade creations while embracing healing energy emitted

throughout the body; this vital business will continue to explore
various limitless boundaries while incorporating innovative design
utilizing copper and healing crystals for everyday use; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Annfiera McPherson has
displayed throughout her life; 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 Annfiera McPherson upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of a 2023 Women-N-Motion Empowerment 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 Annfiera McPherson.