Senate Resolution No. 587

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Tracyavon Ford upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Most
Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York at
its Celebration of Women Luncheon

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Tracyavon Ford has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Tracyavon
Ford upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York to be recognized at
its Celebration of Women Luncheon on Saturday, March 25, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Each year New York State officially sets aside time to
recognize the unique contributions that women have made to New York
State and beyond; and

WHEREAS, A member of Prince Hall Order Eastern Star since June 3,
2000, and elected Worthy Matron in 2013, Tracyavon Ford has been called
upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; she
has also served as District Deputy Grand Matron, a board member for Camp
Eureka, and a board member of the Prince Hall Medical Association; and

WHEREAS, After receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in
Psychology from Adelphi University, Tracyavon Ford went on to earn her
Master's degree in Social Work, and is a postgraduate Practice Fellow
with a concentration in Clinical Supervision; and

WHEREAS, A New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner
of T. Ford LCSW Consulting Services PLLC, Tracyavon Ford provides a
variety of holistic mental health and wellness services in her practice,
including consultation, clinical supervision, and training; and

WHEREAS, Tracyavon Ford is also certified as a breathwork teacher,
registered yoga teacher, mindfulness practitioner, and level II trauma
professional; and

WHEREAS, A truly successful woman in her field, Tracyavon Ford
presently serves as the Vice Chairman of the New York State Office of
the Professions State Board for Social Work; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her private practice, Tracyavon Ford works
in public education at Brooklyn Technical High School and is adjunct
faculty at several local colleges and universities; and

WHEREAS, Tracyavon Ford is a nationally certified Mental Health
First Aid instructor by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and

has certified over 500 people in Mental Health First Aid; she is also a
trainer with the New York State Office of Mental Suicide Prevention
Center; and

WHEREAS, Receiving well-deserved awards for her community health
advocacy and education, Tracyavon Ford was given citations from the
Public Advocate, Bronx Borough President, and Brooklyn Borough President
in the City of New York; and

WHEREAS, Tracyavon Ford is the creator and host of "The Positive
Professional Podcast," further spreading the narrative of positive
self-talk; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Tracyavon Ford has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tracyavon Ford upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York
at its Celebration of Women Luncheon; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tracyavon Ford.