Bill Text: NY J00413 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Nicholas Buamah 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: (Introduced) 2023-02-03 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00413 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00413-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 413

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING  Nicholas Buamah 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
Nicholas Buamah 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  Award  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
accomplished individuals such as Nicholas Buamah, who truly  exemplifies
an entrepreneurial spirit; and

  WHEREAS,  Nicholas  Buamah  is  a nine-year-old best-selling author,
social entrepreneur, and youth influencer, from  Atlanta,  Georgia;  his
first  published  book was titled Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries:
Election Day, which became  an  international  best-seller  and  is  now
cataloged in the Library of Congress; and

  WHEREAS,  Passionate  about  his  cultural  roots,  Nicholas  Buamah
dedicated his non-profit organization, Books Without Borders,  Inc.,  to
helping  equip youth in underprivileged communities, such as Ghana, with
educational resources to help them thrive and break barriers; and

  WHEREAS, He is also one of the youngest recording artists and  music
producers  registered  with  BMI,  and has recently launched his musical
debut titled, "On The Clock," using his voice and talents to bring light
to various important community topics; 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 young
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  peers;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nicholas Buamah 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 Nicholas Buamah.