LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Baba James Small upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Gathering of the Houses
of African Based Spiritual Belief Systems of New York City

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Baba James
Small upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief Systems of
New York City in conjunction with the Caribbean Cultural Center African
Diaspora Institute on Sunday, August 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special event's title is "Ba M'buta: Ancestral
Connections from the Congo to the Americas"; and
WHEREAS, The Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief
Systems of New York City looks forward in honoring the elders of African
based spiritual belief systems who have managed to learn and pass on the
sacred wisdoms of African belief systems in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Internationally known on African indigenous beliefs and prac-
tices, Baba James Small taught at both the City College of the City
University of New York, and the New York City Technical College of the
City University of New York; currently the President of Cultural Herit-
age African Tours, he serves as the CEO of the African American Manage-
ment Group International Inc., and is Chairman of the Board of the Afri-
can American Management Group International Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Baba James Small's distinguished record merits the recogni-
tion and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Baba James Small upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual
Belief Systems of New York City; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Baba James Small.