Bill Text: NY J00261 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Dr. Terri Grant upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by ANS Association on January 28, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-11 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00261 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00261-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 261

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING  Dr. Terri Grant upon the occasion of her
        designation   for   special   recognition   by   ANS
        Association on January 28, 2023

  WHEREAS,  The  unity  of  our  State  and  Nation  is built upon the
compassion of individuals, such as  Dr.  Terri  Grant,  who  uphold  the
values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize
the best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Terri
Grant upon the occasion of her designation for  special  recognition  by
ANS  Association to be celebrated at its I Am Beautiful Conference Award
Ceremony on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at K & L  Manor,  Brooklyn,  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  An  empowering  networking  group, ANS Association assists
men, women and youth with education and mentorship while providing vital
resources and  development;  truly  dedicated  to  its  community,  this
extraordinary  organization  supports  countless individuals through its
many  initiatives,  including  food  distribution,  health  care  fairs,
business expos, networking events and youth empowerment groups; and

  WHEREAS,  Dr.  Terri  Grant is a licensed counselor, philanthropist,
author,  and  founder  of  the  Terri  Foundation,  a  global  nonprofit
organization working to end poverty; and

  WHEREAS,  Under  the  able leadership of Dr. Terri Grant, this vital
organization's projects are multifaceted,  reaching  across  healthcare,
education,  and  nutritional  support  to the impoverished people of the
world; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to being a wife and mother, Dr. Terri Grant  is
also  a  Global  Goodwill  Ambassador  and  a 10-year United States Army
veteran; and

  WHEREAS, This extraordindary  woman  has  impacted  countless  lives
through   her   work   as  an  addiction  counselor  and  mental  health
professional;  she  also  has  more  than  20  years  of  experience  in
humanitarian relief and development; and

  WHEREAS,  With a hands-on approach to personal growth and a Ph.D. in
Psychology, Dr. Terri Grant has circled the globe numerous times, taking
aid to residents of remote villages and urban areas across the continent
of Africa; she successfully hosts several trips each  year  and  teaches
churches  and other mission-based business owners the keys to successful
missions; and

  WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering  commitment  to  empowering
others,  Dr.  Terri Grant received the President's Service Award in 2006
and 2013, The Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, and has been  bestowed
two honorary Doctorates; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Terri Grant has displayed
throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to  honor  and  support  those  individuals  who  have  displayed  their
commitment  to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this  tribute  to
Dr.  Terri  Grant,  that  future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent  deeds,  and  the  respect  and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Terri Grant upon the occasion of her designation  for  special
recognition by ANS Association; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Terri Grant.