Senate Resolution No. 406

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Fay-Ann Lyons 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
Fay-Ann Lyons 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 Fay-Ann Lyons, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, Fay-Ann Lyons was born to Caribbean singers Lynette Steele
and Austin Lyons on November 5, 1980, in the town of Point Fortin,
Trinidad and Tobago; known in her earlier years as the Lyon Empress, she
quickly became a star within the Soca movement, and wrote and released
several songs and albums, many of which have earned her numerous awards;
and

WHEREAS, In addition to her dominance in the music industry, Fay-Ann
Lyons is a fitness enthusiast, launching her brand, AzaFit; a fashion
icon and designer; and a philanthropist, who has humbly given back to
people and organizations all over the world; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband Ian Alvarez and
their daughter Syri, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her
life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, This award recipient 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 Fay-Ann Lyons 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 Fay-Ann Lyons.