Senate Resolution No. 473

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Gerald Jean-Baptise upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Strategic Vision
Award in Technology Solutions 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 Gerald Jean-Baptise upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Strategic Vision Award in Technology Solutions 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 Gerald Jean-Baptise, who truly exemplifies
an entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Jean-Baptise is the Co-Founder & Culture Evangelist
of Move Up Lift Up Inc. and an Intern Programs Specialist at Google
Inc.; 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; Gerald Jean-Baptise is 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 Gerald Jean-Baptise upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Strategic Vision Award in Technology Solutions by the
Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gerald Jean-Baptise.