Honor Susan Cameron Award

Senate Resolution No. 885 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Susan Cameron, LCSW upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Health & Human Services 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 Susan Cameron, LCSW upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Health & Human Services 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 Susan Cameron, who truly exemplify an entrepreneurial spirit; and WHEREAS, Susan Cameron serves as the Senior Associate Director of Social Work, Behavior Health, Kings County Hospital, New York City; 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; Susan Cameron 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 Susan Cameron, LCSW upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Health & Human Services Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Susan Cameron, LCSW.