Bill Text: NY J00573 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Deon Brown upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a 2023 Women-N-Motion Empowerment Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-21 - ADOPTED [J00573 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00573-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 573

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING  Deon  Brown  upon  the  occasion  of her
        designation as recipient of  a  2023  Women-N-Motion
        Empowerment  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
Deon Brown upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of  a  2023
Women-N-Motion   Empowerment   Award   by  the  Young,  Gifted  &  Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program to be celebrated at its Awards Brunch  on
Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Simpson Restaurant and Bar, Brooklyn, New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  Founded  by  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, Furthermore, in conjunction with the observance of  Women's
History  Month,  this  auspicious  occasion features several outstanding
women who are leaders, motivators,  business  professionals,  innovators
and entrepreneurs; and

  WHEREAS,  Deon  Brown  is  a  leader,  visionary, Adjunct professor,
entrepreneur and has more than 24 years' experience in  Human  Resources
with a focus on recruiting; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to being part owner of Nifty Concept Inc., a
medical supply, janitorial and office  supply  distributor,  Deon  Brown
serves as CEO of Exceptional Staffing Group Inc., a staffing agency with
a   focus   on   the   healthcare   field,  IT,  accounting/finance  and
administration; and

  WHEREAS,  Deon  Brown  earned  an  Associate's  degree  in  Computer
Programming  from  LaGuardia  Community  College and a Bachelor's degree
from Adelphi University; during this  time,  she  held  several  diverse
positions,  working  as a Broker at Merrill Lynch as well as a fit model
in the garment industry before becoming a merchandise manager; she  also
started  her  own  jewelry  business  and  even  had  one  of her pieces
patented; and

  WHEREAS, After returning to the corporate arena, Deon Brown stumbled
into Human Resources where she has excelled for more than  two  decades;
her  passion  and  drive allowed her the title of top recruiter for nine
years at a $3.5 Billion global corporation, while making it her  mission
to  empower  others  with  tools  they  can  use to fulfill their life's
purpose; and

  WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to giving  back,
Deon  Brown  has  volunteered  her  time  by  participating  in numerous
community outreach programs for adults, college students and high school
students; she has partnered with  several  local  high  school  business
classes to conduct mock interviews and career counseling; and

  WHEREAS,  As  a  Chairperson  of the Long Island Chamber of Commerce
membership committee, Deon Brown has been instrumental  in  spearheading
the organization's growth as the largest African American Chamber in New
York State; 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 Deon Brown upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of  a
2023  Women-N-Motion  Empowerment  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 Deon Brown.