LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Susan Kennedy and Power by Passion
Promotions upon the occasion of hosting their first production "Laugh It
Off ... the Ultimate Stress Reliever" on Saturday, April 16, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
individuals and organizations whose commitment and creative talents have
contributed immensely to the entertainment and the enrichment of the
lives of the people of the State of New York and this Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Susan Kennedy and Power by Passion Promotions upon the occasion of host-
ing their first production "Laugh It Off ... the Ultimate Stress Reliev-
er" on Saturday, April 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This particular event is an opportunity for seasoned Caribbe-
an comics to showcase their talents while giving rise to a new cadre of
young comedians; in addition, "Laugh It Off" is a veritable training
ground for theatre students at Meyer Levin High School in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, The comedy showcase is produced by Power by Passion
Promotions, a company dedicated to enlightened entertainment and the
Meyer Levin Theatre Club; the show is the idea attributed to veteran
actress/comedienne Susan Kennedy, whose work has graced the theatrical
stage in Brooklyn for more than 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Being that this is Susan Kennedy's first venture into the
promotions business, she has teamed up with Joshua Joseph, a promoter of
several celebrated productions in Trinidad & Tobago, and who now serves
as the planning and marketing manager of Power by Passion Promotions;
and
WHEREAS, With her on-stage experience, Susan Kennedy brings a fresh,
new energy and vibrancy to Caribbean theatre productions in her capacity
as CEO of Power by Passion Promotions; having developed several sketch
comedy pieces that will be showcased at "Laugh It Off," she will draw on
the comic abilities of some of her contemporaries in the business and
also use the opportunity to teach and nurture the rising stars of Carib-
bean comedy; and
WHEREAS, As a performing arts school, Meyer Levin High School is
always observing opportunities for students in its dance and theatre
programs; inspired by the idea of having his students in a quality
Caribbean production, school principal Roderick Underwood embraced Susan
Kennedy's idea and joined in the production; and
WHEREAS, Individuals, such as Susan Kennedy, who distinguish them-
selves in their chosen field of endeavor and who, through their creative
talents, contribute significantly to its strength, vigor and diversity
merit the highest commendation of this Legislative Body; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Susan Kennedy and Power by Passion Promotions upon the occasion
of hosting their first production "Laugh It Off ... the Ultimate Stress
Reliever"; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Kennedy, CEO of Power by Passion Promotions.