Senate Resolution No. 458

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING George Konan posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the One
LOVE Award by the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
George Konan posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the One LOVE by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial
Awards Program to be celebrated at its 2019 Black Tie VIP Dinner and
Presentations on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 26 Bridge, Brooklyn,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 2006 by President/CEO of the NetLinkz Group,
Inc., Carl O. Gray, the Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial
Awards Program recognizes individuals who continue to reach levels of
great success through hard work and determination; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program continues to acknowledge the talent,
ambition and achievements of African-American and Caribbean
professionals towards the continued pursuit of success; and

WHEREAS, The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program
was launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as George Konan, who truly exemplified an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, George Konan died on Monday, December 24, 2018, at the age
of 54; he was a YGB team member, advisor, advocate and visionary, and
will be greatly missed by all; and

WHEREAS, Within every community, there are inevitably some
individuals who, by virtue of their energy, vision, and dedication,
command the greatest respect among their friends and colleagues, and
within the community at large; George Konan was one such individual; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend
individuals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and
commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and
acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and
young people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor George Konan posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the One LOVE Award by the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of George Konan.