Bill Text: NY J00694 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Ernest Danjuma Enebi upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by FACE Africa at its 10th Annual WASH Gala on March 23, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-19 - ADOPTED [J00694 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00694-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 694

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING Ernest Danjuma Enebi upon the occasion of
        his  designation  for  special  recognition  by FACE
        Africa at its 10th Annual WASH  Gala  on  March  23,
        2019

  WHEREAS,  The  unity  of  our  State  and  Nation  is built upon the
compassion of individuals such as Ernest Danjuma Enebi  who  uphold  the
values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize
the best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to honor Ernest
Danjuma  Enebi  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  for   special
recognition  by  FACE  Africa  at its 10th Annual WASH Gala on Saturday,
March 23, 2019, in New York City; and

  WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors, Ernest Danjuma Enebi has always given of
himself unstintingly; and

  WHEREAS, FACE Africa's longest serving United  States  team  member,
Ernest Danjuma Enebi has served as Chief Strategy Officer since 2009; in
this  capacity  he  has been instrumental in the WASH Gala's growth into
one of the most anticipated Africa-focused gatherings in New York  City,
bringing together 400 guests from various sectors; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2015,  Ernest Danjuma Enebi founded The Denda Group, a
brand design and growth strategy company which  helps  build,  grow  and
scale  primarily  African  owned  or  focused start-ups, non-profits and
small-medium sized enterprises; and

  WHEREAS, Most recently, Ernest  Danjuma  Enebi  co-founded  Ventures
Platform  in  Abuja,  Nigeria,  the  first world-class full service tech
innovation hub which aims to attract  tech  start-ups  from  across  the
continent  and  help  spur rapid economic growth through the ICT sector;
and

  WHEREAS, This extraordinary  man  is  also  a  policy  and  politics
contributor at the Guardian Nigeria, as well as a culture critic, social
activist  and  one of the premier fundraisers in the diaspora for causes
benefitting equality and social justice on the continent; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his  community  service,  a
period  of  constructive  involvement,  Ernest  Danjuma  Enebi has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

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

  WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this  Legislative  Body
to  honor  and  support  those  individuals  who  have  displayed  their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the  intent
of  this  Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to

Ernest Danjuma Enebi, that future generations may  know  and  appreciate
his  admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ernest Danjuma Enebi upon the  occasion  of  his  designation  for
special recognition by FACE Africa at its 10th Annual WASH Gala on March
23, 2019; and it be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ernest Danjuma Enebi.