Senate Resolution No. 697

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Michael Bloomberg upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Lifetime
Achievement Award by UNCF on March 21, 2019

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael
Bloomberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Lifetime Achievement Award by UNCF to be celebrated at its "A MIND
IS..." Gala on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at The Lighthouse, Pier 61,
New York City; and

WHEREAS, Born on February 14, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts,
Michael Bloomberg put himself through Johns Hopkins University and
Harvard University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration
degree in 1966; and

WHEREAS, Michael Bloomberg began his illustrious career on Wall
Street with Salomon Brothers, quickly climbing the ladder to become
partner in 1972; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, Michael Bloomberg began his own company, Bloomberg
L.P., built around a financial information computer which revolutionized
the way securities data was stored and consumed; the company was
enormously successful and soon branched into the media business with
more than 100 offices worldwide; and

WHEREAS, As one of the wealthiest men in the world, Michael
Bloomberg chose to turn his attentions to philanthropy, with an emphasis
on education, medical research and the arts; and

WHEREAS, Michael Bloomberg entered the political arena in 2002, when
he won the election as the 108th Mayor of New York City; he went on to
serve in this capacity until January of 2014, when he returned to the
esteemed position of CEO of Bloomberg L.P.; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout has been Diana Taylor since 2000, as
well as his two daughters, Georgina and Emma, who have all shown him
love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Michael Bloomberg upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by UNCF on March 21, 2019;
and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael Bloomberg.