Bill Text: NY J02464 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Michael J. Garner upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Harlem Alphas Annual Living the Dream Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02464 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02464-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2464

BY: Senator PARKER

        CONGRATULATING Michael J. Garner upon the occasion
        of his designation as recipient of the Harlem Alphas
        Annual Living the Dream Award

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  takes  great  pride in applauding
associations  whose  diligence  and  compassionate  commitment  help  to
improve  the quality of life of others, often recognizing events of such
organizations designed to increase  awareness  of  serious  debilitating
illnesses which affect the lives of many New Yorkers; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Michael  J. Garner upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Harlem Alphas Annual Living the Dream Award, on Friday,
January 17, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, The Annual Living the Dream Awards ceremony is dedicated to
honoring the dream of Dr.  Martin  Luther  King,  Jr.  by  honoring  the
individuals  that  embody  the idea that we are more powerful because we
are educated; and

  WHEREAS, Michael J. Garner has been instrumental in creating a  more
diverse  construction  industry  in  New York State, by empowering small
businesses  across  this  great   Empire   State   through   educational
programming and access to increased opportunities; and

  WHEREAS,  Through Michael J. Garner's MTA Small Business Development
Program, record breaking prime and subcontracts have been awarded to New
York  State  certified   minority,   women-owned   and   MTA   certified
disadvantaged  business  enterprises;  throughout his career he has been
responsible for awarding  10  billion  dollars  in  contracts  to  these
enterprises; and

  WHEREAS,  Before  his work with the MTA, Michael J. Garner served as
Senior Director of Business Development at  the  New  York  City  School
Construction  Authority  (SCA),  where he was responsible for the short-
and long-term  business  development  of  qualified  emerging  minority,
women-owned and locally based business enterprises (MWLBEs); and

  WHEREAS,  Under  his  illustrious leadership, the SCA created one of
the most comprehensive small business development and inclusion programs
in the nation including implementation of a Graduate Mentor Program; and

  WHEREAS, Michael J. Garner is an active member of the Canaan Baptist
Church in Harlem, New York, and serves as President of One Hundred Black
Men Inc. of New York, in addition to holding the position  of  Treasurer
of the New York/New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  Michael  J.  Garner  serves  on the board of
Harlem Hospital and advises numerous U.S. cities  and  states  on  their
minority business development and inclusion programs; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  the  entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Michael J. Garner 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  Michael  J.  Garner  has
displayed throughout his life; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Michael J. Garner upon the occasion of his  designation  as
recipient  of the Harlem Alphas Annual Living the Dream Award; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Michael J. Garner.