LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sybil F. Chester upon the occasion of
being honored on May 20, 2010, in conjunction with Women of Valor Day in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through their traditional
and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those Women of Valor within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly prod to commend
Sybil F. Chester upon the occasion of being honored on May 20, 2010, in
conjunction with Women of Valor Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate has set aside time to recognize the
unique contributions that valiant women have made to this great Empire
State and its society; and
WHEREAS, Sybil F. Chester is a community leader, and humanitarian; she
is currently the Senior Manager in charge of Multicultural Relations at
Moet Hennessy USA; and
WHEREAS, Sybil F. Chester has facilitated in strengthening relation-
ships between trade organizations, key retailers, community and govern-
ment leaders, as well as sponsoring existing events and creating new
initiatives within the African American/Caribbean communities on a
national scale; and
WHEREAS, Today, because of her tireless efforts, these community
events are now recognized as annual traditions; and
WHEREAS, She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from New
York University; and
WHEREAS, Sybil Chester's expertise and visibility in the community
enables her to offer superior service to numerous organizations and
thus, is recognized as a respected "ambassador" of the community; and
WHEREAS, She has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the
YMCA of Greater New York Black Achievers in Industry Award; Congression-
al Black Caucus Big Apple Award; The Network Journal Twenty Five Influ-
ential Black Women in Business Award; The National Association of Negro
Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc. Hall of Fame Award; Thur-
good Marshall College Fund, Prestige Award; Crown Heights Lion's Club
Community Service Award; Marcus Garvey Metal of Honor; Caribbean Ameri-
can Chamber of Commerce & Industry Corporate Award; Caribbean Media
Service Award; Black Culinary Alliance Diversity Award; 100 Black Women
Corporate Award; Everybody's Magazine Women of Distinction Award; Trini-
dad & Tobago Alliance, Community Service Award; and University of West
Indies, Vice Chancellor's Award to name a few; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a member of the NAACP, Sybil sits on the
Board of the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center, The
Caribbean Cultural Center and is an advisory Board member of the Organ-
ization for Social & Health Advancement in Guyana (OSHAG) and the Carib-
bean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI); and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Sybil F. Chester, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when Women of
Valor, noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 Sybil F. Chester upon the occasion of being honored on May 20,
2010, in conjunction with Women of Valor Day in the State of New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sybil F. Chester.