Senate Resolution No. 410
BY: Senator PARKER
HONORING Nikki Kimbrough upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition at the Young,
Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th
Anniversary Gala on February 26, 2025
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor those
individuals and organizations which devote their purposeful energies to
improve the dignity and quality of life of those they serve, preserve
their heritage, and foster pride among them; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Nikki Kimbrough upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th
Anniversary Gala at Terrace on the Park in Queens, New York, on
Wednesday, February 26, 2025; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, the Young, Gifted, & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial
Awards were established by Carl Gray as a platform to spotlight and
celebrate everyday individuals who serve as positive role models,
inspiring their peers through their accomplishments, perseverance, and
contributions; and
WHEREAS, Carl Gray's vision for the YGB Entrepreneurial Awards has
remained steadfast in ensuring recognition is given to those whose
contributions, though not always highlighted in mainstream media, have a
profound and lasting influence within their fields and society; and
WHEREAS, A proud alumna of the University of Virginia, with a
master's degree from Syracuse University, Nikki Kimbrough utilizes her
diverse skills to drive her entertainment and production venture,
Kimbrough and Company, Inc.; she is also a lululemon Ambassador and
Executive Producer of the talk shows, "The Ladies First Chit-Chat Crew"
and" What Men Want"; and
WHEREAS, Nikki Kimbrough started her fitness journey as an elite
athlete and national spokesperson for Bally Total Fitness, leading to
her inspiration of the audiences of "The Steve Harvey Show," "Good
Morning America," and "The Today Show"; and
WHEREAS, With her guiding principle, "Finding Your Fit," Nikki
Kimbrough empowers individuals to discover what makes them feel good
physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually; for more than 20
years, she has influenced her followers and fans with her expertise; she
is the CEO and Founder of Get Fit with Nik, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Drawing from her experience as a former NCAA and
professional long jumper, Nikki Kimbrough infuses her work with the
determination of an elite athlete, sparking motivation through her
popular program The S.P.A. Method, focusing on building strength,
discovering your power, and increasing agility; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Nikki Kimbrough is a Broadway performer,
singing with Tony nominee, Orfeh, and Emmy and Tony winner, Kristin
Chenoweth; she is a mentor with Rosie's Theater Kids and Executive
Director and Owner of the Harlem All-Stars Theater Group; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those
individuals and organizations, which give positive definition to the
profile and disposition of the communities of the State of New York,
profoundly strengthen our shared commitment to the exercise of freedom;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nikki Kimbrough upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th
Anniversary Gala on February 26, 2025; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nikki Kimbrough.
