Senate Resolution No. 4386

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Amina J. Mohammed upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by FACE
Africa at its Ninth Annual Wash Gala on March 31,
2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to those events which serve to enhance the cultural enrichment and
preserve the heritage of Africa; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Amina J. Mohammed upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by FACE Africa at its Ninth Annual Wash Gala "A Night
Celebrating African Excellence" to be held at The Current at Chelsea
Piers, New York, New York, on Saturday, March 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, The FACE Africa WASH Gala is held annually in New York City
to raise awareness and funds for clean water projects; in addition, it
is a celebration of Africans and Friends of Africa making a difference
in their respective industries and communities; and

WHEREAS, This year, FACE Africa's goal is to raise $500,000 to
provide Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs and facilities to
communities in rural Liberia and Nigeria; and

WHEREAS, The theme for this year's gala "Water Fuels the Future" is
more than a statement, it is the recognition that the availability of
clean drinking water is a prerequisite to achieving all of the other
development indicators like health, education, gender equality, growth,
community commerce, agriculture, and self-sufficiency; and

WHEREAS, From November of 2015 to December of 2016, Amina J.
Mohammed served as Minister of Environment of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, where she steered the country's efforts on climate action,
protecting the natural environment and conserving resources for
sustainable development; and

WHEREAS, Prior to this most esteemed position, Amina J. Mohammed
served as Special Adviser to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Post-2015
Development Planning; during this time, she was instrumental in bringing
about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the
Sustainable Development Goals; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious career, Amina J. Mohammed also
worked for three successive administrations in Nigeria, serving as
Special Advisor on the Millennium Development Goals, providing advice on
issues including poverty, public sector reform and sustainable
development, and coordinating programs for MDG-related interventions;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our

attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Amina J. Mohammed upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by FACE Africa at its Ninth Annual Wash Gala on March 31,
2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Amina J. Mohammed.