LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending One Hundred Black Men Incorporated of
New York, upon the occasion of hosting its 35th Annual Benefit on Febru-
ary 19, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organiza-
tions which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural
diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
One Hundred Black Men Incorporated of New York, upon the occasion of
hosting its 35th Annual Benefit on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the
New York Hilton; and
WHEREAS, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. began in New York City as an
organization of like minded business, political and community leaders
which convened to capitalize on the collective power of the community to
address issues of concern, inequities, and choosing to empower African
Americans to be agents of change in their own communities; and
WHEREAS, True to its mission, the members of One Hundred Black Men,
Inc. have played an active role in economically empowering the African
American community through opportunities, building strong communities
and sustainable families; and
WHEREAS, This year, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. is proud to pay trib-
ute to the 2015 honorees; these outstanding individuals include:
Torrence Boone, Global Head of Agency Sales and Services at Google;
Duane C. Arrington, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative
Officer of State Farm; and Carla A. Harris, Vice Chair of Wealth Manage-
ment, Morgan Stanley; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, this year's honorees have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor those
organizations and individuals of significance who add strength, vigor,
and inspiration to the ethnic diversity and quality of life in the
communities of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend One Hundred Black Men Incorporated of New York, upon the occa-
sion of hosting its 35th Annual Benefit on February 19, 2015; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to One Hundred Black Men Incorporated of New York, and the
aforementioned honorees.