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NY J01573

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Honors the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, a nonprofit founded in 2006 by Carl Gray that recognizes distinguished individuals of color for leadership and global impact

  • Commemorates the organization's presentation of the Global Citizen Icon Award to Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III on February 25, 2026

  • Recognizes Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III as the 26th King of the Akuapems (Okuapehene) in Ghana, who ascended to the throne on May 3, 2020

  • Notes the honoree's education in Ghana and New York, including degrees from Westchester Community College and Mercy College, and professional experience in hospitality management in New York City

  • Acknowledges his founding of the Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo Foundation (OKWAF), which provides healthcare, education, and employment support to underserved communities in Ghana's Eastern Region

Legislative Description

Honoring the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards for its continued commitment to celebrating cultural leadership, global citizenship, and community empowerment

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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