Senate Resolution No. 690

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the honorees from the Brooklyn Club of
the National Association of Negro Business and
Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. at its 55th Annual
Founders' Day Observance event on May 21, 2023

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to
recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of
society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the
basic humanity among us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the
honorees from the Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro
Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. at its 55th Annual
Founders' Day Observance event on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Gargiulo's in
Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro
Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NANBPWC) annually acknowledges
their Founders; the shoulders on which they stand, and the role and
responsibility to prepare their young people for the future; and

WHEREAS, This year's theme is "78 years of S.I.P.: Systemically
Intensifying Progression Continues!"; and

WHEREAS, During this auspicious occasion, the Club will present
several awards to outstanding African American women for their steadfast
and unremitting commitment to their community and will award several
Club scholarships and three Legendary Scholarships to graduating high
school seniors; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Webster, 1st Vice President of the Brooklyn Club,
NANBPWC, Appreciation Award; and

WHEREAS, Anita L. Pierce, Founder and CEO, Eleven3seven5, Business
Award; and

WHEREAS, Kameelah Samar Majied, Global Virtual Plant Manager,
Operations Lead, Merck Manufacturing Division, Professional Award; and

WHEREAS, Ty' East Alleyne-Bobb, Marketing and Communications
Director and Cabinet Secretary of Lions District 20-K1, Community
Service Award; and

WHEREAS, Ama Karikari-Yawson, Founder of Milestales Publishing and
Education Consulting, Education Award; and

WHEREAS, Chief Apostle Dr. Kim Best, Founder and CEO, Healing Hearts
Chaplaincy, Ecumenical Award; and

WHEREAS, Athena Love Beasley, Junior, Gotham Professional Arts
Academy, Youth Award; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the honorees from the Brooklyn Club of the National Association
of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. at its 55th
Annual Founders' Day Observance event on May 21, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the aforementioned honorees.