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J2535Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Young Entrepreneur Winner

Official title

“Commending Gabrielle Garcia upon the occasion of being named America's Next Top Young Entrepreneur by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Program”

Sponsor Andrew J. LanzaSD-24
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Gabrielle Garcia for being named America's Next Top Young Entrepreneur by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of youth entrepreneurship programs. like YEA!, which not only encourage business skills but also provide real-world experience in launching and pitching ventures—potentially shaping future business leaders.

  2. Showcases how local programs can have national impact,. as Gabrielle’s journey from Staten Island to a national competition underscores the value of community investment in young talent and the opportunities such programs can create.

  3. Emphasizes the broader support network. including family, teachers, and mentors—that contributes to the success of young entrepreneurs, reminding readers that individual achievements often reflect broader community involvement.

  4. Serves as a public affirmation of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. among youth, potentially inspiring other students to pursue creative solutions to everyday problems and seek recognition for their efforts.

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Honor Young Entrepreneur Winner

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Andrew J. Lanza

Senator · Senate District 24

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2535 BY: Senator LANZA COMMENDING Gabrielle Garcia upon the occasion of being named America's Next Top Young Entrepreneur by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Program WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2535 BY: Senator LANZA COMMENDING Gabrielle Garcia upon the occasion of being named America's Next Top Young Entrepreneur by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Program WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Gabrielle Garcia upon the occasion of being named America's Next Top Young Entrepreneur by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Program, at a Competition on Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, New York; and WHEREAS, The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Program encourages students to generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors and launch and run their own businesses or social movements; and WHEREAS, The YEA! Program evokes the spirit of entrepreneurship and introduces youth to skills they can use for their entire lives; the Staten Island YEA! Program, the only one in New York City, is an annual

30-week extracurricular program organized by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Through participation in the Staten Island YEA! Program, Gabrielle Garcia, a junior at Staten Island Technical High School, created her product, Stench Snipers, an insert to deodorize and sanitize her smelly, sweaty hockey gloves; and WHEREAS, Upon winning the local Staten Island Competition in April of 2017, Gabrielle Garcia then traveled to Rochester to compete on May

5, 2017, against 92 students from 35 states who represented 76 businesses from YEA! Programs across the country; and WHEREAS, At the national competition, Gabrielle Garcia donned her hockey gear and began her business pitch by telling potential investors, "I… Show all

5, 2017, against 92 students from 35 states who represented 76 businesses from YEA! Programs across the country; and WHEREAS, At the national competition, Gabrielle Garcia donned her hockey gear and began her business pitch by telling potential investors, "I smell really bad,"; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her parents, Dianne and Gabe Garcia, and her brother Philip, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, mentors and parents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Gabrielle Garcia upon the occasion of being named America's Next Top Young Entrepreneur by the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Program; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gabrielle Garcia.

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