K 536: Commending Delicia B. Davis upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women Queens County Section on June 8, 2025

 Assembly Resolution No. 536 BY: M. of A. Cook COMMENDING Delicia B. Davis upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women-Queens County Section on June 8, 2025 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Delicia B. Davis upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women-Queens County Section, to be celebrated at its 37th Annual Black and White Celebration of Honorees on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Antun's in Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, Delicia B. Davis is an award-winning author, artist, literary educator and media personality who engages audiences in print, live, and digital content through her global multimedia company, The Luxe Library, which focuses on revitalizing literacy; and WHEREAS, The Luxe Library is a full-service media library that improves the quality of life of urban youth and families through literacy education, high quality publishing, and unique storytelling; The Luxe Library also aims to create opportunities for creators to publish their works; and WHEREAS, Delicia B. Davis received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and Journalism, has obtained a Master of Science in Education degree, is a New York State Certified Educator, and is Mental Health First Aid Certified; and WHEREAS, With over 15 years of expert journalism, Delicia B. Davis has a passion for enhancing community relationships with a special focus on urban populations and young adult audiences; through written, visual, and digital work, she impacts global listeners with captivating storytelling, researched content, honest interviewing, and nuanced multimedia reporting, all of which distinguish her in her field of expertise; and WHEREAS, Delicia B. Davis has gained valuable experience in the business of arts and entertainment, having worked for BET News, Liberty Studios, The Food Network, NYC Parks & Recreation, the NYC Department of Education, and NYC Health & Hospitals; and WHEREAS, With a natural talent for writing, research, creativity, and storytelling, Delicia B. Davis has published more than 20 books, 5 magazines, 12 songs, and 4 media project which all focus on self-love, healing, and growth; and WHEREAS, A testament to her enduring success, Delicia B. Davis' business, The Luxe Library, is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2025 and proudly displays itself as a staple in its community by bringing heartfelt programming and literary events to urban youth and families with its two locations and counting; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Delicia B. Davis upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women-Queens County Section; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Delicia B. Davis.