LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Roland 0. Brammer upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Entrepreneurship Award by the NAACP
Brooklyn Branch

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Roland 0. Brammer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Entrepreneurship Award by the NAACP Brooklyn Branch on Wednesday,
May 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This special event is the NAACP Brooklyn Branch's Annual
Freedom Fund Reception; and
WHEREAS. Roland Brammer has worked in the field of Finance and Commu-
nications for over 20 years; a Subway franchisee owner, he was awarded
the prestigious Regional Franchisee of the Year (RFY) by Doctor's Asso-
ciates, the parent company of Subway Restaurants, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his corporate involvement with Subway, Roland
Brammer is a caterer and food critic at-large and was a featured guest
for the New York Botanical Gardens 2007 Summer Season; in addition, he
is also a tax accountant with a large clientele; and
WHEREAS, Roland Brammer has worked with the Gleaner Company USA as an
assistant editor for many years and is a gold medal award winner with
the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ); he has written
and edited several magazines and newspapers as well as edited several
novels; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Gleaner Company in New York City, Roland
Brammer worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith in Plainsboro, New
Jersey, in the early 1990s moving from there to Morgan Stanley; he has
served as the president of Jamaica College Alumni Association, New York
Chapter for the past seven years; he is also vice president of the Union
of Jamaican Alumni Association, a not-for-profit organization which
serves as an umbrella entity which is the home for over 40 alumni asso-
ciations representing educational institutions in Jamaica; and
WHEREAS, Roland Brammer has found the time to work pro bono as the
Director of Marketing and Public Relations for New York City ACT-SO
program, challenging at-risk children from the inner-cities and minority
groups to excel academically; when he is not helping to bring awareness
to ACT-SO, he can be seen coaching the Entrepreneurship and Oratory
workshops; and
WHEREAS, Roland Brammer was recognized for his work with New York City
ACT-SO by the New York Mets Baseball organization when he was presented
with a Spirit Award in August of 2007; he is currently the ACT-SO Chair-
man of the NAACP Brooklyn Branch where he is a Silver Life Member; and
WHEREAS, Roland Brammer continues to give of his time and expertise in
a number of capacities as a board chair of one of the premier HIV/AIDS
education and advocacy groups in the US; he also serves as a board
member of several community based organizations for over 15 years espe-
cially in the areas of health and human services; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Roland Brammer's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Roland 0. Brammer upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Entrepreneurship Award by the NAACP Brooklyn Branch; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roland 0. Brammer.