Senate Resolution No. 383

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Stephanie McGraw upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of an Entrepreneurial 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
Stephanie McGraw upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of an
Entrepreneurial Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial
Awards Program to be celebrated at the 18th Anniversary of the Young,
Gifted & Black Awards Program on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at
Terrace On The Park in Queens, 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, proving to be
inspiring role models to their community and peers; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program acknowledges the talent, ambition, and
achievements of African American and Caribbean professionals towards
their 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 Stephanie McGraw, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, Stephanie McGraw is the founder and CEO of We All Really
Matter (W.A.R.M.), a grassroots organization for domestic violence
education and awareness supported by volunteers and local community
leaders in and around Harlem and New York City; and

WHEREAS, A victim of domestic violence herself, Stephanie McGraw is
motivated by her own pain and purpose, bringing other survivors the
resources she wishes existed at a time when she needed them most; and

WHEREAS, This honoree exemplifies the best of her community, by
virtue of her energy, vision, and dedication, commanding the greatest
respect among her friends and colleagues, and within the community at
large; 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 Stephanie McGraw upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of an Entrepreneurial 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 Stephanie McGraw.