LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Darlene Aiken upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2009 Beacon of Light Awardee by Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Inc.

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Darlene Aiken upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009 Beacon of
Light Awardee by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on Saturday, May 9,
2009, at the Yale Club of New York City; and
WHEREAS, Darlene Aiken earned her Master's degree in Professional
Studies with a concentration in Human Resources Management and Organiza-
tional Behavior from the State University at Stony Brook and received
her undergraduate degree in Public Administration from C.W. Post College
of Long Island University; and
WHEREAS, Darlene Aiken is the President and Chief Executive Officer of
Inner Beauty Solutions, Incorporated; as the lead professional for the
firm, she is responsible for ensuring that the firm's mission is
achieved for each client; this is accomplished by increasing the value
of the client's business and at the same time enhancing the quality of
the client's life; and
WHEREAS, Darlene Aiken focuses her work on listening to young women
and letting them know that their feelings are important and valuable;
she has the unique ability to get each individual to see the integral
part that she plays within her family's life as well as in the world;
the young women leave Inner Beauty Solutions, Incorporated feeling
complete and full of commitment to their personal growth; and
WHEREAS, Darlene Aiken is also an adjunct professor at two colleges in
New York, where she teaches Personal Growth, Freshman Seminar, Juvenile
Justice and Principles of Sociology courses; after her first semester of
teaching, she was sought out by the Assistant Department Chair to devel-
op and facilitate a workshop for incoming adjuncts and serve on a panel
that provided insight on how to incorporate her successful technique
into other classrooms of current freshman students; and
WHEREAS, Darlene Aiken also facilitates human resources and leadership
training to employees of companies and agencies, so that they may effec-
tively facilitate self-esteem workshops, using the Inner Beauty
Solutions, Incorporated method; in addition, she writes two columns for
community newspapers, a monthly blog, and is the author of the interna-
tionally selling book for girls, HOW TO BE A YOUNG LADY: YOUR TOTAL
GUIDE FOR BEING THE BEST POSSIBLE YOU!; she is also a certified customer
service specialist and a human resources training expert; and
WHEREAS, A sought after self-esteem and business expert, Darlene Aiken
is frequently called upon by newspapers such as NEWSDAY and the LONG
ISLAND PRESS, as well as a Long Island pediatrician for her input with
regard to issues regarding self-esteem concerns of girls, business, and
training; her community initiatives and overall work have been recog-
nized by many; and
WHEREAS, The young ladies who began Darlene Aiken's program at its
inception, now attend institutions of higher learning such as Northeast-
ern University, Morgan State University, Hampton University, University
of Maryland Eastern Shore, Farmingdale University, Spelman College, and
Suffolk and Nassau Community Colleges; they are pursuing careers such as

hotel management, mass communications, law, accounting, psychology, and
various aspects of science and liberal arts; and
WHEREAS, Some of the young men that Darlene has mentored via communi-
ty-based programs are now attending Morehouse College, UVA, New York
Institute of Technology, Five Towns College, and City College; each of
them stay in contact and when time permits, they volunteer to assist
current participants in the program; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Darlene Aiken upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009
Beacon of Light Awardee by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Darlene Aiken.