Honoring Regina Wilson upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala on February 26, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Awards Regina Wilson with formal legislative commendation for her special recognition at the YGB Entrepreneurial Awards gala.

ADOPTED

Summary: Bill J 292 – Honoring Regina Wilson

Overview

Bill J 292 is a ceremonial resolution that honors Regina Wilson on the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards’ 20th Anniversary Gala, scheduled for February 26, 2025. The resolution was introduced on January 30, 2025, and adopted on February 4, 2025. The primary sponsor is Kevin S. Parker.

Purpose and Intent

The bill serves as a formal, ceremonial commendation recognizing Regina Wilson for receiving special recognition at the YGB Entrepreneurial Awards’ 20th Anniversary Gala.

The resolution publicly acknowledges her contributions to entrepreneurship and community advancement, aligning the legislative body with celebratory community recognition.

It provides an official record of the honor within legislative proceedings and public documentation.

Key Provisions and Changes

Expresses formal commendation and congratulations to Regina Wilson for her designation for special recognition at the gala.

Calls on the community, constituents, and relevant stakeholders to join in recognizing her achievements.

Serves as a ceremonial pronouncement with no fiscal obligations, regulatory changes, or policy mandates.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Regina Wilson: Directly honored and publicly recognized by the legislative body.

The Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards community: Benefit from heightened visibility and recognition tied to the event.

The broader community: Receives a formal acknowledgment from their elected representatives, potentially inspiring other local entrepreneurs.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: January 30, 2025.

Initial action: Referred to the Finance committee (typical for resolutions to review fiscal implications, though no appropriation is involved here).

February 4, 2025: Reported to Calendar for consideration.

February 4, 2025: Adopted by the legislature.

Event date referenced: February 26, 2025 (the date of the gala at which Regina Wilson is being honored).

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: Kevin S. Parker.

Impact Assessment

Ceremonial/recognition value with no accompanying financial impact or policy changes.

Enhances public records of honors conferred by the legislature and may support Regina Wilson’s visibility and advocacy within the entrepreneur community.

Demonstrates the legislature’s support for local achievements and minority entrepreneurship initiatives represented by the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards.