Senate Resolution No. 4294

BY: Senator GOLDEN

HONORING Lori Stokes upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Linda Dano Heart
Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York on
April 11, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lori Stokes
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Linda Dano
Heart Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York to be celebrated at
its Spring Gala on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the New York Marriott
Marquis in New York City; and

WHEREAS, The Linda Dano Heart Award is presented to a celebrity who
has demonstrated the highest commitment to the betterment of the lives
of at-risk populations, particularly those with
intellectual-developmental disabilities and/or children and youth; Lori
Stokes is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and

WHEREAS, Since 1914, HeartShare Human Services of New York has
strived to improve the lives of people in need of special services and
support; this vital non-profit organization helps individuals develop to
their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives in the
community; and

WHEREAS, Born on September 16, 1962, in Cleveland Ohio, Lori Stokes
studied journalism at both Ohio State University and Howard University;
and

WHEREAS, Lori Stokes began her distinguished 32-year journalistic
career as the medical reporter and then weekend co-Anchor at WCIA in
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; throughout the years, she held a variety of
positions for several news channels; and

WHEREAS, From 1992-1996, Lori Stokes served as WJLA-TV's lead female
anchor of the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts; she was then employed by the
newly formed MSNBC where she was one of the original anchors on the
24-hour cable news television channel and the first African American to
speak on the cable news network; and

WHEREAS, From 2000-2017, Lori Stokes held the position of co-Anchor
of "Eyewitness News This Morning" on WABC-TV; today, she is the
co-Anchor of "Good Day New York" on Fox 5 WNYW; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lori Stokes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Linda Dano Heart Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lori Stokes.