J 1573 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Honoring the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards for its continued commitment to celebrating cultural leadership, global citizenship, and community empowerment

This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1573), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally honors the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards organization for its work celebrating cultural leadership and community empowerment, and specifically recognizes Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III (the Okuapehene of Akuapem, Ghana) as the recipient of their "Global Citizen Icon Award." The resolution acknowledges his leadership in cultural preservation, diaspora engagement, socioeconomic development, and philanthropy through initiatives like the Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo Foundation. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy or financial impact - it serves only to commend the organization and recipient.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
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