LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara Smith upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Career Award by The
Women's Business Council of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of
Commerce

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals 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 honor Barbara Smith
upon the occasion of her designation as the recipient of the 2015
Distinguished Career Award by The Women's Business Council of the Alba-
ny-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 24th
Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the
Albany Marriott Hotel, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Smith has exhibited the true spirit of this auspi-
cious award through her impressive professional success and her tireless
dedication to both her community and her family; this remarkable woman
is helping to shape the future of the residents of the Capital Region
and throughout the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The Women of Excellence Award acknowledges women in seven
categories: distinguished career, excellence in management (100+ staff
and volunteers), excellence in management (1-99 staff members), excel-
lence in business, excellence in their profession, excellence in sales
or marketing, and emerging professional; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the well-being of her community, Barbara Smith
was appointed to the position of Special Community Projects Coordinator
for Albany, New York, in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Author, scholar, activist, and a pioneer of black feminism,
Barbara Smith was nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Barbara Smith has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
honor Barbara Smith upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2015 Distinguished Career Award by The Women's Business Council of
the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara Smith.