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This resolution honors Barry Cooper for receiving the Strategic Vision Award from the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of recognizing Black and Caribbean professionals. By celebrating achievements like Barry Cooper’s, this resolution brings attention to the ongoing need for visibility and recognition of minority excellence in business and community leadership.
Spotlights the value of mentorship and role models. Cooper’s roles as Dean, Director of Culture, and Vice Chair of Education underscore how award recipients often serve as influential mentors and examples for youth and peers, encouraging the next generation to strive for similar impact.
Affirms the role of community-driven success. The resolution links individual accomplishment to broader community progress, suggesting that leaders like Cooper help raise standards and expectations within their communities, fostering a culture of aspiration and service.
Reinforces the significance of cultural celebrations. By connecting the award to Black History Month, the resolution underlines the importance of dedicated occasions to honor achievements that might otherwise go unrecognized, thus promoting ongoing dialogue about equity and representation.
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Senate Resolution No. 883 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Barry Cooper upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Strategic Vision Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 883 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Barry Cooper upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Strategic Vision Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards 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 Barry Cooper upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Strategic Vision Award, celebrated at the 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 Barry Cooper, who truly exemplify an entrepreneurial spirit; and WHEREAS, Barry Cooper serves as Dean and Director of Culture for Eagle Academy, as well as Vice Chair of Education; 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; Barry Cooper 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 Barry Cooper upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Strategic Vision Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Barry Cooper.
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