Senate Resolution No. 1670

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Nakeya T. Fields upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Professional
Services Community Service Award in Mentorship and
Leadership by the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program on February 23, 2022

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
Nakeya T. Fields upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Professional Services Community Service Award in Mentorship and
Leadership by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program
to be celebrated at its 2022 Black Tie VIP Dinner and Presentations on
Wednesday, February 23, 2022; 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 Program 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 Program
was launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as Nakeya T. Fields, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and

WHEREAS, Nakeya T. Fields is CEO, Author, Educator, Speaker -
Therapeutic Play Foundation; 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; Nakeya T. Fields 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 Nakeya T. Fields upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Professional Services Community Service Award in Mentorship and

Leadership by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nakeya T. Fields.