Honor Alice M. Barnes

Senate Resolution No. 596 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY HONORING Alice M. Barnes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Women's History Award by the 79th Precinct Community Council, Inc. and the Brooklyn Club, NANBPWC, Inc. WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have contributed to the advancement of our culture through both their traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alice M. Barnes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Women's History Award by the 79th Precinct Community Council, Inc. and the Brooklyn Club, NANBPWC, Inc.; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a Women's History Month event on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Brooklyn Job Corp in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Alice M. Barnes earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Bernard Baruch College, and her Master's of Business Administration degree in corporate finance and economics from New York University (NYU); she also holds numerous licenses and designations which include Series 7, 65, 63, 24; Life and Health, P & C, CLTC, CLU, and CHFC; and WHEREAS, For over 25 years, Alice M. Barnes has been involved in the financial services industry; throughout her career, she has always strived to provide excellent service to high net worth individuals and multi-billion dollar businesses across multiple product lines including estate planning, brokerage, investments, fiduciary, foreign exchange and private placements; and WHEREAS, Alice M. Barnes is currently a Financial Advisor with Prudential/Pruco Securities with a focus on empowering women, communities, small businesses and faith based organizations; she is a qualifying member of the prestigious 2013 Million Dollar Roundtable and Masters Council at Prudential Annuities; prior to this esteemed position, she was employed by JPMorgan Private Bank; and WHEREAS, Passionate about building relationships, mentoring and educating others about finances, Alice M. Barnes has written articles for both Black Enterprises and Essence magazines, and has served as a panelist on various forums including the dfree Financial Freedom Movement, FraserNet Power Conference, American College Financial Conference, and the African American Financial Experience; and WHEREAS, Alice M. Barnes has also provided workshops, lectures and creating empowerment initiatives which teach basic financial principles to women's groups, medical professionals, churches, unions, and inner-city organizations, as well as colleges and schools; and WHEREAS, Moreover, Alice M. Barnes has hosted various informational educational workshops and seminars, volunteered for various not-for profit organizations providing financial education and empowerment, and is affiliated with several professional and community organizations including Women in Financial Services, The Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Black Women of Influence, Black Leadership Forum at Pruco, 79th Precinct Community Council, and the Stagg Street Center for Children; and WHEREAS, This remarkable woman is a Trustee for Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, serves on the Decatur Clearpool Beacon School Foundation Board of Directors, and is a former member of Junior Achievement; and WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community and profession, Alice M. Barnes has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades; and WHEREAS, When she is not working or helping someone, Alice M. Barnes loves spending time with her cherished family, especially her grandchildren; she also enjoys reading, traveling and staying fit; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Alice M. Barnes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Women's History Award by the 79th Precinct Community Council, Inc. and the Brooklyn Club, NANBPWC, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alice M. Barnes.