Bill Text: NY J00412 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Ralph Woods Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of an Entrepreneurial Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - ADOPTED [J00412 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00412-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 412

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING  Ralph Woods Jr. upon the occasion of his
        designation as recipient of an Entrepreneurial 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
Ralph  Woods  Jr.,  professionally known as DJ S-1, upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of an Entrepreneurial Award by  the  Young,
Gifted  &  Black  Entrepreneurial Awards Program to be celebrated at the
18th Anniversary  of  the  Young,  Gifted  &  Black  Awards  Program  on
Wednesday,  February  22,  2023,  at  Terrace On The Park in Queens, 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,  proving  to  be
inspiring role models to their community and peers; and

  WHEREAS,  Remaining  true  to its mission, the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program acknowledges the  talent,  ambition,  and
achievements  of  African  American  and Caribbean professionals towards
their 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  DJ  S-1,   who   truly   exemplifies   an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

  WHEREAS,  Ralph  Woods  Jr.  has  been  a professional DJ, host, and
producer since  1995;  DJ  S-1  has  orchestrated  the  sound  for  many
corporate  events,  movie, and album release parties, as well as at some
of the hottest venues known around the world; he is most known for DJing
weekly parties at numerous popular, legendary venues in his hometown  of
New York City; and

  WHEREAS,  DJ  S-1 specializes in R&B (Rhythm & Blues), Hip Hop, Pop,
Top-40, Reggae, Soca, House/Electro, Afro Beats and Salsa, but it is his
vast knowledge of the 'Classics' that takes him a step above  other  DJs
in the country; and

  WHEREAS,  Having been employed by some of the best radio stations in
the world, in September of 2011, DJ S-1 was invited to become  a  member
of  the  'Mixologists'  DJ  roster on the Legendary New York-based radio
station, WBLS 107.5 FM; and

  WHEREAS, This honoree exemplifies the  best  of  his  community,  by
virtue  of  his  energy, vision, and dedication, commanding the greatest
respect among his friends and colleagues, and within  the  community  at
large; 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 Ralph Woods Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as  recipient
of an Entrepreneurial 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 Ralph Woods Jr.