Honor Jade Gibson Award

Senate Resolution No. 3096 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Jade Gibson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the WERCing Woman of Achievement Award by the Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center on October 3, 2017 WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the communities across New York State is reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the advancement of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jade Gibson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the WERCing Woman of Achievement Award by the Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center, to be celebrated at its 13th Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, The Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is a not-for-profit organization which assists women in improving significant self-attributes in order to successfully rejoin the workforce; each year, this vital organization provides services to at least 300 women in the Capital District; and WHEREAS, Jade Gibson is being honored with this auspicious award to recognize an amazing woman whose career path has been filled with unique transitions, unexpected challenges, opportunities to take risks, and who serves as an excellent role model for women served by WERC; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The Orlo School of Cosmetology and Hair Design, Jade Gibson is the Founder and Owner of Jade's Hair Envy in Colonie, New York, where she employs 23 stylists; and WHEREAS, Jade Gibson is a successful entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in the hair care field; she has built an enterprise that makes women beautiful on the outside while building their confidence and self-esteem on the inside; and WHEREAS, Each year, Jade Gibson provides support and guidance to student interns from Albany High School, the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center, and Bryant & Stratton College; she also teaches haircutting classes and product demos for a hair care product line; and WHEREAS, In addition, she has spoken on numerous business panels, from Hudson Valley Community College to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has hosted community hair seminars, women's empowerment events and school-related activities; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Jade Gibson leads a team in the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk; she also participates in Community Cuts which provides inner-city girls with free hairstyles for back-to-school; and WHEREAS, Jade Gibson has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades including recognition from the Black Women's Association of Albany and the Capital District YWCA; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Jade Gibson has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Jade Gibson, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jade Gibson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the WERCing Woman of Achievement Award by the Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jade Gibson.