Bill Text: NY J00586 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending WyQuasia C. King-Thomas upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York at its Celebration of Women Luncheon

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-21 - ADOPTED [J00586 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00586-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 586

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING   WyQuasia   C.  King-Thomas  upon  the
        occasion of her designation for special  recognition
        by  the  Most  Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of
        New York at its Celebration of Women Luncheon

  WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies  and  serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

  WHEREAS,  WyQuasia C. King-Thomas has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence,  intelligence  and  leadership  and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to commend WyQuasia
C.   King-Thomas upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation  for  special
recognition  by  the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York
to be recognized at its Celebration of Women Luncheon on Saturday, March
25, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Each year New York State  officially  sets  aside  time  to
recognize  the unique contributions that New York women have made to New
York State and beyond; and

  WHEREAS, WyQuasia C. King-Thomas has been called upon to  contribute
her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and

  WHEREAS,  WyQuasia  C.  King-Thomas  was born on January 9, 1990, in
Peekskill, New York, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. King Jr.; and

  WHEREAS, With a passion for  fashion  and  a  Bachelor's  degree  in
Business  Administration  from Berkeley College, WyQuasia C. King-Thomas
founded the Fashion Club and Modeling Troupe where she served two  terms
as President; and

  WHEREAS, WyQuasia C. King-Thomas began her illustrious career in the
corporate  fashion  industry as a buyer for DressBarn Inc. before taking
on her role with Macy's where she has remained for the  past  10  years,
curating all day dresses for 450 Macy's locations and macys.com; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2016, WyQuasia C. King-Thomas founded Class With Capri
Events, Inc., an event planning and design company based in Westchester,
New York; she is also very involved in her family-owned  businesses  and
works  as  the  Assistant  Director  of Little Kings and Queens Learning
Center as well as the Event  Operations  Manager  of  Little  Kings  and
Queens Entertainment Inc.; and

  WHEREAS,  In 2021, WyQuasia C. King-Thomas became a pioneer with her
creation of the Macy's x Kasper Divine Nine Sorority Collection, a dress
and suit collection representative of  the  various  historically  Black
Greek  letter  sororities  exclusive  to  Macy's,  and  was  featured in
business segments from The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg  Networks  and

countless  other  publications  like Ebony Magazine, Yahoo News, BET and
many more; and

  WHEREAS,  Holding  many  titles  in various fraternal organizations,
WyQuasia  C.  King-Thomas  is  a  member  of  Zeta  Phi  Beta   Sorority
Incorporated  and  currently  serves  as the Parliamentarian of Gamma Xi
Zeta Chapter in Westchester County; she is a Past Matron of Ruth Chapter
No. 8, and currently serving as District Deputy Grand Matron  of  Eureka
Grand Chapter, Prince Hall Order Eastern Star Incorporated, State of New
York,  and Past Grand Queen of Emmett J. Avery Grand Court Ladies of The
Circle of Perfection; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, she  is  a  Past  Illustrious  Commandress  of
Elejmal  Court  No. 171, Imperial Court Daughters, as well as Royal Lady
of Magdalene Court No. 12, Order of Cyrene; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   her
community,  WyQuasia C. King-Thomas is an advocate of charity and serves
as a mentor to other young women and  aspiring  business  professionals;
she  is  a  member  of  the  NAACP  as well as a certified member of the
National Association of Parliamentarians; she received her  first  board
appointment to the Board of Directors for Ferrara Management Group Inc.,
in 2023; and

  WHEREAS,  WyQuasia  C.  King-Thomas  has been the proud recipient of
countless awards and accolades for her achievements  and  dedication  to
her  local  community,  and she is a graduate of the McKinsey Leadership
Accelerator Program, a development experience for the next generation of
business leaders; and

  WHEREAS, A resident of Peekskill, New York, WyQuasia C.  King-Thomas
is  a  woman  of  indomitable  faith  and  a member of Star of Bethlehem
Baptist Church in Ossining; in her  spare  time  she  enjoys  traveling,
shopping, participating in community events, and fine dining; and

  WHEREAS,  With  her  throughout has been her loving husband, Kenneth
Thomas, who feels privileged to be a part of her life  and  rejoices  in
her many achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which WyQuasia C.  King-Thomas  has
displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor WyQuasia C. King-Thomas upon the occasion of her  designation  for
special  recognition  by  the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of
New York at its Celebration of Women Luncheon; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to WyQuasia C. King-Thomas.