LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Cocoa Mane Salon upon the occasion of
celebrating its Grand Reopening on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the vitality of their communities and the entire 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
Cocoa Mane Salon upon the occasion of celebrating its Grand Reopening on
Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Prompted by a growing clientele of cancer patients, Janel
Sealy, Founder and Owner of Cocoa Mane, dedicated the last two years to
developing products for hair using only natural oils, fruits and herbs;
the new salon includes a fruit bar so that clients will see their custom
concoctions prepared and benefit from the non-toxic, non-harmful ingre-
dients; and
WHEREAS, Janel Sealy's goal has always been to bolster self-confidence
through the magic of hair; at Cocoa Mane Salon, both clients' hair and
spirit are pampered and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, Janel Sealy entered the hair and beauty industry as a teen
star winning multiple state and local hairshow awards that showcased her
creativity and ceiling-shattering styles; her name is well-renowned
throughout Brooklyn's 'hair' society, but in the last five years, she
has taken on a wider stage; and
WHEREAS, Janel Sealy was a featured stylist/contestant on the second
season of BET's "Shears, Tears and Beauty", and most recently appeared
on "America's Next Top Model Cycle 14", Episode 7 on Derek J's team of
stylists; with these glimpses of fame, she has amassed a following and a
growing celebrity clientele; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
support the entrepreneurs of small businesses whose dedication and
accomplishments contribute to the economic health and vitality of the
communities they serve in the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Cocoa Mane Salon upon the occasion of celebrating its Grand
Reopening on Wednesday, June 16, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janel Sealy, Founder and Owner of Cocoa Mane Salon.