Senate Resolution No. 4039

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York
upon the occasion of hosting its 38th Annual Benefit
Gala, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on
February 22, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those
organizations 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, Inc. of New York, upon the occasion of
hosting its 38th Annual Benefit Gala, and to pay tribute to this year's
honorees on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Sheraton New York Times
Square Hotel in New York, New York; and

WHEREAS, This year's Harlem Renaissance: Awakening a Generation of
Leaders honorees include John Banks, President, Real Estate Board of New
York; Rodney Capel, Vice President State Government Affairs, Northeast
Charter Communications; Meredith Marshall, co-Founder, Managing Partner,
BRP Companies; and Valerie Rainford, Advancing Black Leaders, JP Morgan
Chase; and

WHEREAS, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York 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, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New
York has played an active role in the African American community by
providing scholarships, educational support, economic empowerment,
mentoring, and health and wellness initiatives; and

WHEREAS, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York also seeks to
provide leadership in the African American community through engaged
partnerships, educational institutions, and philanthropy; 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, Inc. of New York upon the occasion of
hosting its 38th Annual Benefit Gala, and to pay tribute to this year's
honorees on February 22, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York.