Bill Text: NY J00464 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Chef Wenford P. Simpson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Culinary Award of Excellence

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00464 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00464-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 464

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING Chef Wenford P. Simpson upon the occasion
        of  his  designation  as  recipient  of the Culinary
        Award of Excellence 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
Chef  Wenford  P.  Simpson  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation as
recipient of the Culinary Award of Excellence by  the  Young,  Gifted  &
Black  Entrepreneurial Awards Program to be celebrated at its 2019 Black
Tie VIP Dinner and Presentations on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at  26
Bridge, 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 Program  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  Program
was  launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as Wenford P. Simpson, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

  WHEREAS, Wenford P. Simpson serves as Executive  Chef  of  New  York
City's Highline Ballroom and BB King Blues Club; 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;  Wenford  P.  Simpson  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 Chef Wenford P. Simpson upon the occasion of  his  designation  as
recipient  of  the  Culinary  Award of Excellence by the Young, Gifted &
Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Chef Wenford P. Simpson.