Bill > J00887

This resolution commends Uplifting Real Initiatives (URI), a community organization, for hosting its 2025 URI Celebration titled "Rise Up!" and honors two exceptional individuals, Obina Escort and Aaliyah Duah, for their significant contributions to community empowerment. The resolution highlights the annual URI Celebration as an event that recognizes transformative community efforts in areas such as wellness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and social justice. Specifically, it recognizes Obina Escort, founder of Obina Holistic Brands, for her work in holistic health and wellness, and Aaliyah Duah, founder of Financial Revolutionn, for her efforts in financial empowerment and education. The legislative body acknowledges these honorees as exemplifying the "Rise Up!" theme through their dedication to empowerment, equity, and community betterment. The resolution formally commends both individuals and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Obina Escort, Aaliyah Duah, and the URI Celebration organizers as a formal recognition of their outstanding work and contributions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J887