Senate Resolution No. 670 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Ingrid Murray upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a 2023 Women-N-Motion Empowerment Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community and their profession; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ingrid Murray upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a 2023 Women-N-Motion Empowerment Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program to be celebrated at its Awards Brunch on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Simpson Restaurant and Bar, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded by Carl O. Gray, the Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards Program recognizes individuals who continue to reach levels of great success through hard work and determination, proving to be inspiring role models to their community and peers; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month, this auspicious occasion features several outstanding women who are leaders, motivators, business professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, Jamaican American Ingrid Murray is a thriving multi award-winning New York City-based serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, speaker, mother, wife, and CEO of the renowned building maintenance company, Prospect Cleaning Service Inc.; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Ingrid Murray, Prospect Cleaning Service transformed into one of the leading businesses within the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas; and WHEREAS, With a 789 percent growth rate over the last three years, in 2022 Prospect Cleaning Service landed among the top 20 percent on INC 5000's prestigious list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States; and WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, in 2021, Prospect Cleaning Service was awarded NYC Competitive Edges' Best Woman Owned Business and Brooklyn's Best Janitorial Service Award in 2020; furthermore, Ingrid Murray was recognized as a Building Brooklyn Award nominee in 2018, as well as a Top Industry Female Executive, Brooklyn Power Woman, and Power Professional; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to giving back, Ingrid Murray's charity foundation, Elijah's Oil, organizes quarterly outreach in both New York State and Jamaica with such community building initiatives as back to school drives, Thanksgiving food giveaways, senior treat days, and an annual week of kindness; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her amazing husband, four beautiful children, and her adorable granddaughter, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Ingrid Murray's quest for success is ignited by her constant will to dream ambitiously, inspire others, and help to cultivate a winning mindset among those she encounters; her ultimate goal is to make a positive contribution within her community, while experiencing the best version of the American dream; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Ingrid Murray has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend individuals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Ingrid Murray upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a 2023 Women-N-Motion Empowerment Award by the Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards Program; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ingrid Murray.