2017-J892
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(D, WF) 21st Senate District
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2017-J892
Senate Resolution No. 892
BY: Senator PARKER
HONORING Gregory Clarke upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Health &
Instructional Fitness Award in Creativity &
Entrepreneurship by the NetLinkz Group, Inc.
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
Gregory Clarke upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Health & Instructional Fitness Award by the NetLinkz Group, Inc.,
celebrated at its 12th Annual Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial
Awards Program on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at MILK River
Restaurant, Brooklyn, 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; and
WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards continues to acknowledge the talent, ambition and
achievements of African-American and Caribbean professionals towards the
continued pursuit of success; and
WHEREAS, The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards was
launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as Gregory Clarke, who truly exemplify an
entrepreneurial spirit; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Clarke is the Owner/Fitness Instructor at Miami
Fitness in Jamaica, New York; and
WHEREAS, Within every community, there are inevitably some
individuals who, by virtue of their energy, vision, and dedication,
command the greatest respect among their friends and colleagues, and
within the community at large; Gregory Clarke is one such individual;
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 Gregory Clarke upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Health & Instructional Fitness Award by the NetLinkz Group, Inc.;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gregory Clarke.
actions
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03 / Mar / 2017
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
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