Honor Jodi Seiff for Recognition

2020 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge and celebrate individuals and events of historic significance which add vitality, sensitivity, understanding and inspiration to the diversity and values of the people of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jodi Seiff upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the New York City Women's History Month Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Side Bar in New York City; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event will be hosted by Kangol Kid with music by DJ Donny Oh B; in addition, there will be Special Guest Appearances by: CL Smooth, Roxanne Shante, Kool DJ Red Alert, Sparky Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Grandmaster Dee, Funk Master Flex, Grand Puba, Dinco D, Full Force, and Allure; and WHEREAS, Born in New Rochelle, New York, Jodi Michele Seiff was raised in the Bronx, where hip-hop began; she attended John F. Kennedy High School before she and her family moved to Englewood, New Jersey, where she completed her education; and WHEREAS, With a true passion for music, including hip-hop, reggae and R&B, Jodi Seiff began her New York City nightlife career in 1985 at The Underground Nightclub and the legendary Union Square, where she met her mentor Steven who took her under his wing; and WHEREAS, During this time, Jodi Seiff also worked as the day manager at Juliano's Restaurant until 1987, when she became the Assistant to the General Manager and Personal Assistant to the owner of The Red Parrot; and WHEREAS, A few years later, La Palace De Beaute, formally known as the Underground/Union Square, welcomed Jodi Seiff's return; in addition, she served as Assistant General Manager at Emerald City and Personal Assistant to the owner of Bentley's; and WHEREAS, Jodi Seiff became General Manager of Shadow Nightclub in

1995, and for two decades, she hosted some of New York City's most memorable events which included the attendance of some of entertainment's biggest stars; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Jodi Seiff, New York City's hottest DJ's and the nation's hottest live musical performers in hip-hop, club and R&B graced Shadow's booth and stage; her strong relationships with all three New York urban radio stations allowed her events to be considered the premier NYC nightlife events; and WHEREAS, Renowned for her vital role in keeping hip-hop alive, Jodi Seiff served as Manager of Cielo Nightclub NYC from May of 2015 to July of 2018; she went on to organize 21 successful sold out Shadow boat ride seasons; and WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and colorful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events of such noble aims and intentions are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Jodi Seiff upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the New York City Women's History Month Ceremony on March