Senate Resolution No. 1595

BY: Senator COMRIE

HONORING Alvin Parker upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the National
Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County, on June
2, 2019

WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the
compassion of individuals such as Alvin Parker who uphold the values of
community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best
of humanity; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alvin Parker
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County, to be celebrated
at its 32nd Annual Black & White Awards Banquet: "Women's Empowerment,
Legacy, Reclamation and Renewal" on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Antun's,
Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Briarcliffe
College in 2008, Alvin Parker graduated from Atlas Barber School in
2009; and

WHEREAS, Today, Alvin Parker is the founder of The Fade Game, a
5-star rated barbershop in Jamaica, Queens, just down the street from
where he was raised by his grandmother, Mary; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Alvin Parker has used barbering as a platform to mentor,
guide and train young men during the college application process; he
also sponsors New York City Finest AAU Basketball Team; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Alvin Parker, The Fade Game
annually partners with Cavalry Baptist Church to provide free back to
school haircuts for South Jamaica, Queens residents; additionally, a
Christmas Toy Drive is held each year which has resulted in more than
400 new toys and books donated to Morning Star Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, The success of The Fade Game is in direct correlation to
the efforts of Alvin Parker, whose involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
the business and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Alvin Parker has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Alvin Parker, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alvin Parker upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County,
on June 2, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alvin Parker.