Senate Resolution No. 261

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Dr. Terri Grant upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by ANS
Association on January 28, 2023

WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the
compassion of individuals, such as Dr. Terri Grant, 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 Dr. Terri
Grant upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
ANS Association to be celebrated at its I Am Beautiful Conference Award
Ceremony on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at K & L Manor, Brooklyn, New
York; and

WHEREAS, An empowering networking group, ANS Association assists
men, women and youth with education and mentorship while providing vital
resources and development; truly dedicated to its community, this
extraordinary organization supports countless individuals through its
many initiatives, including food distribution, health care fairs,
business expos, networking events and youth empowerment groups; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Terri Grant is a licensed counselor, philanthropist,
author, and founder of the Terri Foundation, a global nonprofit
organization working to end poverty; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Dr. Terri Grant, this vital
organization's projects are multifaceted, reaching across healthcare,
education, and nutritional support to the impoverished people of the
world; and

WHEREAS, In addition to being a wife and mother, Dr. Terri Grant is
also a Global Goodwill Ambassador and a 10-year United States Army
veteran; and

WHEREAS, This extraordindary woman has impacted countless lives
through her work as an addiction counselor and mental health
professional; she also has more than 20 years of experience in
humanitarian relief and development; and

WHEREAS, With a hands-on approach to personal growth and a Ph.D. in
Psychology, Dr. Terri Grant has circled the globe numerous times, taking
aid to residents of remote villages and urban areas across the continent
of Africa; she successfully hosts several trips each year and teaches
churches and other mission-based business owners the keys to successful
missions; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to empowering
others, Dr. Terri Grant received the President's Service Award in 2006
and 2013, The Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, and has been bestowed
two honorary Doctorates; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Terri Grant has displayed
throughout her 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
Dr. Terri Grant, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Terri Grant upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by ANS Association; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Terri Grant.