New York J 290: Mourning the death of James T. Kneeshaw, admired educator, proud veteran, and devoted member of his community

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J00290 Summary:

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02/11/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

02/11/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 290

BY: Senator PARKER

 HONORING Kenneth Reece upon the occasion of his
 designation for special recognition at the Young,
 Gifted, and Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th
 Anniversary Gala on February 26, 2025

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor those
enduring individuals and organizations which devote their purposeful
energies to improving the quality and dignity of life of those they
serve, to preserving their heritage, and to fostering 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
Kenneth Reece upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition at the Young, Gifted, and Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th
Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Terrace on the
Park, Queens, New York; and

 WHEREAS, The Young, Gifted, & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards
were established in 2006 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, Kenneth Reece is the Chairman and CEO of BloxX Financial, a
diversified conglomerate with a focus on emerging markets; and

 WHEREAS, In 2021, BloxX purchased Solareum, which is part of
Start-Up NY, New York State's flagship program to help new and expanding
businesses through tax-based incentives and innovative academic
partnerships; and

 WHEREAS, Kenneth Reece has spoken at the United Nations Youth
Assembly on Renewable Energy and Technology, and chaired a panel and
participated in Climate Week NYC through America Green in Climate Week
NYC sponsored by The Climate Group; and

 WHEREAS, Furthermore, he has contributed as a speaker and panelist
at the Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Conference, World Cannabiz
Summit, THC2020, and Boston Venture Day; he also attend World Economic
Forum on Renewable Energy in Davos, Switzerland; and

 WHEREAS, Kenneth Reece is the co-founder of America Green Solar
(AGS), a company that specializes in providing solar energy solutions,
including the installation of solar panels for residential, commercial,
and industrial customers; and

 WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Kenneth Reece, AGS aims to
help reduce energy costs by utilizing renewable energy sources and
promoting sustainability; 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, do
so 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 Kenneth Reece upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition at the Young, Gifted, and Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th
Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, February 26, 2025; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kenneth Reece.

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