Senate Resolution No. 561

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Shauna Fung Yee 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
Shauna Fung Yee 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, Shauna Fung Yee is a Jamaican-born renowned Caribbean radio
producer, marketing and communications strategist, music publicist,
music business consultant, A&R executive, songwriter, and former
international hair model; she has a 21-year track record working at some
of Jamaica's leading radio stations, and 18 years of experience working
in the music business, which has given her the opportunity to associate
and work with some of the powerhouse players from the Caribbean, South
America, and Africa; and

WHEREAS, Her illustrious career in radio began in 1999 at Hot 102 FM
as a producer for veteran radio broadcaster Barry Gordon, followed by
KLAS ESPN Sports Radio in 2001; in 2006 she joined Power 106 FM and its
sister station Music 99 FM as a business development executive,
copywriter, and producer; and

WHEREAS, On September 30, 2020, Shauna Fung Yee resigned from radio
to focus wholeheartedly on her brand as a music business consultant, to
continue her studies in journalism, and to invest quality time in her
company, Down 2 Earth Productions (D2E), the only Caribbean music
business company to represent African and Latin artists since 2015, and
its subsidiary company Down 2 Earth Agency, a business development and
management consulting firm; and

WHEREAS, Shauna Fung Yee established Down 2 Earth Productions in
2004, a fully integrated music company representing some of the world's

premier music luminaries and offering a full suite of services; dubbed
"Caribbean Home of Afrobeats and Latin," it is the only of its kind in
the Caribbean and is the Caribbean home to various African and South
American artists; and

WHEREAS, In 2019, she partnered with List Entertainment, home to
global Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, and Africa's biggest talent
management company owned by Sunday Are, Nigeria's and Africa's most
influential music business manager; and

WHEREAS, Due to her network of elite corporate figures, in 2020,
Shauna Fung Yee established Down 2 Earth Agency; its clientele includes:
Jamaica's Nigeria High Commission; Jamaica Stock Exchange, which is
ranked as one of the world's top stock exchanges; ICWI, one of the
Caribbean's leading insurance companies; Bridge 99 FM, Jamaica; Hott 93
FM, Trinidad and Tobago; The Wave FM, St. Lucia; and VOB 92 FM,
Barbados; and

WHEREAS, In late 2022, Shauna Fung Yee wrote two songs, one to be
featured on one of Kenya's top music stars forthcoming album, and the
other for a Columbian Reggaeton artist; both songs are set to release in
2023; and

WHEREAS, A music business mentor and connoisseur, Shauna Fung Yee
appreciates all music genres and has a knack for the business side of
music; she continues to strive to make a positive contribution to the
global music industry as well as to aspiring and emerging music
professionals; and

WHEREAS, Shauna Fung Yee's years of experience and resilience give
her insight into the ever-changing music industry and the corporate
world, by associating with various music stars and business leaders from
different cultures and countries; her work is truly an expression of who
she is and what she represents; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to giving back,
over the years she has given of her time and energies to inner-city
schools in Kingston and organizations such as the Jamaica Constabulary
Force (JCF); and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Shauna Fung Yee 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 Shauna Fung Yee 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 Shauna Fung Yee.