Senate Resolution No. 2899

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMEMORATING the New York City Women's History
Month Ceremony on March 25, 2020

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
and celebrate individuals and events of historic significance which add
vitality, sensitivity, understanding and inspiration to the diversity
and values of the people of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the New York City Women's History Month Ceremony to be held
on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Side Bar in New York City; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious event will be hosted by Kangol Kid with
music by DJ Donny Oh B; in addition, there will be Special Guest
Appearances by: CL Smooth, Roxanne Shante, Kool DJ Red Alert, Sparky
Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Grandmaster Dee, Funk Master Flex, Grand Puba,
Dinco D, Full Force, and Allure; and

WHEREAS, Shaun Shiller Fequiere, born August 10, 1966, known by his
stage name, Kangol Kid, or, alternatively, The Kangol Kid, is an
American hip hop producer, songwriter, break dancer, and emcee; he is
best known as a member of the old-school hip-hop group, UTFO; and

WHEREAS, Kangol Kid was the first hip-hop artist to endorse a
product through his official sponsorship with Kangol headwear; his
signature hat has been inducted into the Collection of the Smithsonian
National Museum of African American History and Culture; and

WHEREAS, Women of every economic, ethnic and religious background
have made significant contributions that are reflected in our cultural,
social, educational, industrial and economic diversity, and have
contributed in many ways as writers, educators, scientists, heads of
state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers,
businesswomen, military personnel, aviators, entrepreneurs,
philanthropists, health professionals, engineers, religious leaders,
judges, lawyers, law enforcement personnel, athletes, mothers, nurturers
and the building blocks of our communities; and

WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and
colorful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and
continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their
traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events
of such noble aims and intentions 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
commemorate the New York City Women's History Month Ceremony on March
25, 2020; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kangol Kid, Host of the 2020 New York City Women's
History Month Ceremony.