Senate Resolution No. 4041

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York
upon the occasion of hosting its 2018 Junior
100/Pathways to Success Program

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 2018 Junior 100/Pathways to Success Program; 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, This year, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York is proud
to sponsor the 2018 Junior 100/Pathways to Success Program from January
of 2018 through May of 2018, at both Pace University and TD Bank; the
free program addresses deficiencies in basic business competencies for
students interested in the corporate workplace and/or entrepreneurial
marketplace; and

WHEREAS, This 17-week program gives students the opportunities to
explore various topics such as entrepreneurship, small business, global
economics, and market research; and

WHEREAS, This intensive course has proven to be an effective tool
for today's youth; 98% of the participants received paid internships or
job shadowing stipends, 100% of seniors graduated and are currently
attending college, all seniors received full or partial scholarships,
and seniors received over $804,000 worth of college scholarships; 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 2018 Junior 100/Pathways to Success Program; and be it
further

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