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This resolution honors Karen Mitchell, a Jamaican-born licensed cosmetologist and entrepreneur, for her significant achievements in the hair extension industry and her recognition at the Young, Gifted, and Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala on February 26, 2025. Mitchell is the owner of the True Hair Company, which she founded in 2004 to address the lack of diversity in hair care industry ownership. Her company has gained widespread recognition, featuring in major publications like Essence, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Vogue, and Elle, and attracting celebrity clients such as Rihanna and Cardi B. Beyond her business success, Mitchell has also established True Strength, a non-profit organization that provides free wigs and makeovers to women experiencing hair loss. The resolution acknowledges her entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to diversity, and positive contributions to her community, and formally recognizes her achievements by pausing legislative deliberations to honor her. Additionally, the resolution specifies that a copy of the document will be transmitted to Mitchell as a formal acknowledgment of her accomplishments.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J408