New York J 419: Honoring Soh Young Lee-Segredo upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025

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Senate Resolution No. 419

BY: Senator PARKER

 HONORING Soh Young Lee-Segredo upon the occasion
 of her designation for special recognition at the
 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on
 March 9, 2025

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and artistic
contributions have enriched communities, fostered cultural
understanding, and advanced the principles of diversity, equity, and
inclusion; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Soh Young Lee-Segredo upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala, to
be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in celebration of Women's History
Month under the theme "Women of Destiny"; and

 WHEREAS, Born in Seoul, South Korea, and having lived in Paraguay,
Brazil, and Spain, Soh Young Lee-Segredo has dedicated her life to
bridging cultures, advocating for diversity, and using the arts as a
vehicle for social change; and

 WHEREAS, From an early age, she demonstrated a strong commitment to
leadership and activism, serving as Vice President of the Red Cross
Youth Middle School Division in Seoul, where she developed an
understanding of global citizenship and humanitarian service; and

 WHEREAS, A multi-faceted artist, educator, and cultural ambassador,
Soh Young Lee-Segredo has devoted herself to empowering diverse
communities through music, storytelling, education, and advocacy,
holding leadership roles as past director of the Multicultural Peace
Mission Choir, president of the Korea American Association of Queens,
and president of the Multicultural Council of NY; and

 WHEREAS, As an advisor for the Gaia Essence Women's Wellness
Conference and president of the Asian Pacific American Council of
Educators (APACE), Soh Young Lee-Segredo actively amplifies Asian
voices, supports Asian teachers and parents, and promotes educational
equity; and

 WHEREAS, A distinguished performer, Soh Young Lee-Segredo has woven
together cultural traditions through music, leading her ensemble, The
Soh Young Ensemble, to debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, and
earning the KBS Korean Idol NY Competition award in 2007; and

 WHEREAS, Soh Young Lee-Segredo has been instrumental in Hofstra
University's Annual Celebration of Diversity Gala, serving as Music
Coordinator since its inception, as well as a dedicated education coach
for the Jackson IB PYP School in the Hempstead Union Free School
District; and

 WHEREAS, During the COVID-19 pandemic, she brought communities
together through virtual concerts and online cultural cooking classes
for the Queens Public Library, and in collaboration with the Long Island
Council of Churches, she delivered food and essential resources to
families in need; and

 WHEREAS, Soh Young Lee-Segredo's commitment to education and
multicultural awareness has been widely recognized, earning her
prestigious honors, including the Nassau County MLK Award, NAACP Harlem
Chapter Award, Hofstra University Celebration of Diversity Honoree
(2013), Legislator Kevin Thomas Women's Award (2023), and the National
Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) Equity, Social Justice
Advocacy Award at the 25th Anniversary New Orleans Conference in 2015;
and

 WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, Soh Young Lee-Segredo was honored as
the New York State Association of Bilingual Education (NYSABE) Bilingual
Teacher of the Year in 2023, making history as the first Asian educator
to receive this award in 45 years; and

 WHEREAS, Soh Young Lee-Segredo's advocacy has extended to
international platforms, including presenting "Cross the Border" stories
at the 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference in Korea, representing multicultural
educators at the National Endowment for Humanities in Alabama, and
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