Senate Resolution No. 397

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Coviello Salines upon the occasion of his
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
Coviello Salines upon the occasion of his 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 Coviello Salines, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, Founder of Amour Geneve, the first naturally occurring blue
wine brand, Coviello Salines, opened the doors to innovation and unique
scientific application in the wine industry; and

WHEREAS, Amour Geneve was founded with the mission of honoring
Coviello Salines' late father who was a lover of all things blue; the
naturally blue wine carries on his unique sense of expression,
showcasing the beauty that can come even from loss; and

WHEREAS, This honoree exemplifies the best of his community, by
virtue of his energy, vision, and dedication, commanding the greatest
respect among his 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 Coviello Salines upon the occasion of his 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 Coviello Salines.