Senate Resolution No. 464
BY: Senator PARKER
HONORING Chef Wenford P. Simpson upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Culinary
Award of Excellence by the Young, Gifted & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards Program
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
Chef Wenford P. Simpson upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Culinary Award of Excellence by the Young, Gifted &
Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program to be celebrated at its 2019 Black
Tie VIP Dinner and Presentations on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 26
Bridge, 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 Program 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 Program
was launched in honor of Black History Month and shines a light on such
accomplished individuals as Wenford P. Simpson, who truly exemplifies an
entrepreneurial spirit; and
WHEREAS, Wenford P. Simpson serves as Executive Chef of New York
City's Highline Ballroom and BB King Blues Club; 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; Wenford P. Simpson 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 Chef Wenford P. Simpson upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Culinary Award of Excellence by the Young, Gifted &
Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chef Wenford P. Simpson.
