Bill Text: NY J00424 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Branden Baskin of Vivid Imagination, Inc. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Business Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-02-08 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00424 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00424-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 424

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING Branden Baskin of Vivid Imagination, Inc.
        upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
        the  Business Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on
        February 17, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished  citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to  the  welfare  of  the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Branden Baskin upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of  the
Business  Award  by  Stuy  Park Lions Club, Inc. to be celebrated at its
30th Annual Pearl Red and White Gala on Friday, February  17,  2023,  at
Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

  WHEREAS,   The   Stuy  Park  Lions  Club  is  part  of  Lions  Clubs
International, one of the largest service organizations  in  the  world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and

  WHEREAS, Branden Baskin is the founder and CEO of Vivid Imagination,
Inc.,  a  New  York  City  based  technology  education  company that is
leveraging augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D Modeling, and E-Sports
to make STEM education  more  engaging,  and  thus  more  equitable  for
students of all ages; and

  WHEREAS,   Branden   Baskin  is  a  dedicated  entrepreneur  who  is
constantly pushing the boundaries of what  is  possible;  he  fearlessly
leads   the   ever-growing  Vivid  Imagination  team  of  25,  including
administrators,  facilitators,  and  curriculum  developers,  to  ensure
high-quality learning experiences for students across New York City; and

  WHEREAS, Currently, under the luminous leadership of Branden Baskin,
Vivid Imagination serves more than 3,000 students in 12 school districts
throughout  Manhattan,  Brooklyn,  The  Bronx,  and Queens; to date, his
company  has  secured  over  $1,000,000  in  grants  and   funding   for
student-led projects in the Metaverse; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Branden Baskin has  displayed
throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are  brought  to  our
attention,  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 Branden Baskin of Vivid Imagination, Inc. upon the occasion of his
designation  as recipient of the Business Award by Stuy Park Lions Club,
Inc.; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Branden Baskin.