New York J 1458: Honoring Lorna Mae Johnson, MSN, NM, NP, upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

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Senate Resolution No. 1458

BY: Senator PARKER

 HONORING Lorna Mae Johnson, MSN, NM, NP, upon the
 occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award
 in Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship by Young,
 Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals whose extraordinary leadership, innovation, and
service have advanced economic opportunity, strengthened communities,
and exemplified excellence across professional, civic, and humanitarian
spheres; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lorna Mae Johnson, MSN, NM, NP, an entrepreneur, healthcare executive,
philanthropist, author, and public servant, upon the occasion of
receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Business Leadership &
Entrepreneurship by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.;
and

 WHEREAS, Founded in 2006 by Carl Gray, Young, Gifted, & Black
Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
recognizing distinguished individuals of color across the Americas, the
Caribbean, and Africa, celebrating "unsung heroes and heroines" whose
leadership, resilience, and service have made a lasting impact across
business, healthcare, culture, and community development; and

 WHEREAS, Born in Jamaica and shaped by a journey that carried her
through Canada and ultimately to the United States, Lorna Mae Johnson
embodies the promise of the American dream, demonstrating perseverance,
ambition, and excellence while breaking barriers and opening doors for
others along the way; and

 WHEREAS, A former Olympic-level track-and-field athlete, Lorna Mae
Johnson distinguished herself early through discipline, determination,
and competitive excellence, qualities that would later define her
success across healthcare, entrepreneurship, and public service; and

 WHEREAS, Lorna Mae Johnson pursued advanced education with
distinction, earning a Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery and Finance
from the University of Southern California and graduating with top
honors as a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Theta Tau; she also earned
a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management, reflecting a rare
integration of clinical expertise and financial acumen; and

 WHEREAS, As a visionary entrepreneur and healthcare executive, Lorna
Mae Johnson serves as Chief Executive Officer of AFC Management Company
and Chief Financial Officer of AFC Medical Group, providing critical
maternal, child, and family healthcare services to underserved
communities in South and East Los Angeles while advancing equitable
access to quality care; and

 WHEREAS, Lorna Mae Johnson's entrepreneurial leadership extends to
real estate investment, authorship of "My Mother, My Champion," and the

founding of the LMJ Global Foundation (formerly Compassion for Teen
Life), a philanthropic organization dedicated to promoting education,
healthy lifestyles, and opportunity for low-income children and families
across the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa; and

 WHEREAS, Lorna Mae Johnson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment
to public service and civic leadership, including her appointment to the
Los Angeles County Commission for Women, where she advocates for the
empowerment of women and girls, and her service as a national consultant
to elected leaders and institutions, advancing equity and opportunity;
and

 WHEREAS, Lorna Mae Johnson's distinguished service includes roles on
the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts at the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts under Presidents Barack Obama and Joseph
R. Biden, leadership within national political and civic initiatives,
and service as a council member of the White House Historical
Association; and

 WHEREAS, Recognized globally for her leadership