2009-J2457
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Cynthia Holiday Moore upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition by the Neighborhood
Technical Assistance Clinic on July 1, 2009
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in 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 commend
Cynthia Holiday Moore upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Cynthia Holiday Moore will be honored by the Neighborhood
Technical Assistance Clinic at its 11th Anniversary Celebration, a
salute to New York City's nonprofits and the neighborhoods they serve,
to be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Steiner Studios No. 6, Brook-
lyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Cynthia Holiday Moore has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and consequently has been selected to receive this most pres-
tigious accolade; and
WHEREAS, Cynthia Holiday Moore is the former Northeast Geographic
Marketing Manager for Anheuser-Busch, Inc.; in this capacity, she was
responsible for directing the company's marketing efforts toward Afri-
can-American and Caribbean consumers as well as managing Anheuser-
Busch's community outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, Cynthia Holiday Moore proudly served as the Northeast
Geographic Marketing Manager for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. from 2002 until
2007; during her esteemed tenure, she served on numerous fundraising
projects for such organizations as the New York State NAACP, New York
Urban League Reception, 100 Black Men Scholarship Program, Support
Network and many others; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Cynthia Holiday Moore's accomplishments
include spearheading the Michelob Jazz Vocal Competition; directing the
activities of the "Budweiser Health Mobile" each year during Harlem
Week, providing free health screenings for thousands of people for Sick-
le Cell, blood pressure, cholesterol and much more; creating the "New
York Budweiser Jamming for Education" scholarship program; and initiat-
ing an innovative corporate responsibility program called "Respect...You
Give It, You Get It," which focuses on self-empowerment and personal
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Cynthia Holiday Moore served on the program
planning committee for the New York NAACP ACT-SO Competition and created
the Budweiser Bid Whist Tournament; she was also the Contemporary Adult
Marketing Team Leader, responsible for training and developing the entry
level marketing team; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, Cynthia Holiday Moore has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining Anheuser-Busch in 1990, Cynthia Holiday
Moore's varied work experience spanned from academia, conducting super-
visory training programs for Rutgers University, to various positions
within human resources, public relations and event marketing for inter-
national beverage company, Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, For her countless professional contributions, Cynthia Holiday
Moore is the recipient of a host of awards and accolades from numerous
organizations such as the National Bar Association and the greater New
York Chapter of the Links; she has also been featured in EBONY and O as
a trendsetter in style and beauty who has maintained an impeccable
corporate image; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Cynthia Holiday Moore
studied and performed for several years with the Garden State Ballet
company and earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mont-
clair State College; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, Cynthia Holiday Moore launched a second career as a
jazz vocalist and currently performs in numerous night clubs in the
tri-state area; her soon to be released CD is entitled "Cynthia Holi-
day...All The Way"; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Cynthia Holiday Moore has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Cynthia Holiday Moore upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic on
July 1, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cynthia Holiday Moore.