Senate Resolution No. 474

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Yolanda Felder upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Motivational Speaker
& Empowerment 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
Yolanda Felder upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Motivational Speaker & Empowerment Award 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 Program was
launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as Yolanda Felder, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, Yolanda Felder is an Award-Winning TV Show Host,
International Speaker and Personal Brand Strategist; 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; Yolanda Felder 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 Yolanda Felder upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Motivational Speaker & Empowerment 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 Yolanda Felder.