Senate Resolution No. 893

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Colby Christina upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Nina Simone Artistic
Excellence Award in Creativity & Entrepreneurship by
the NetLinkz Group, Inc.

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
Colby Christina upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Creativity & Entrepreneurship
by the NetLinkz Group, Inc., celebrated at its 12th Annual Young, Gifted
& Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program on Wednesday, February 22, 2017,
at MILK River Restaurant, Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 2006 by President/CEO of the NetLinkz Group,
Inc., 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; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards continues to acknowledge the talent, ambition and
achievements of African-American and Caribbean professionals towards the
continued pursuit of success; and

WHEREAS, The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards was
launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as Colby Christina, who truly exemplify an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, Colby Christina serves as a professional actress,
television talk show host, dancer, singer, model, choreographer and
motivational speaker; and

WHEREAS, Within every community, there are inevitably some
individuals who, by virtue of their energy, vision, and dedication,
command the greatest respect among their friends and colleagues, and
within the community at large; Colby Christina is one such individual;
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 Colby Christina upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Creativity &
Entrepreneurship by the NetLinkz Group, Inc.; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Colby Christina.