House Resolution 495 By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Berry of the 56th, Bell of the 75th, and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mr. Dexter Percil; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mr. Dexter Percil is a people-centric leader with a magnetic personality and sharp intellect who has left an indelible mark on prestigious commercial entities across the Caribbean; and WHEREAS, Mr. Percil's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of his community have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and WHEREAS, as the Commercial Manager at Blue Waters St. Lucia Ltd., Mr. Percil provided strategic leadership and direction to the Commercial team, driving sales growth, marketing strategies, and outbound logistic strategies; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, the company achieved an outstanding $9 million sales growth in just two years, surpassing budget expectations and achieving remarkable year-over-year revenue growth; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as the Senior Sales & Marketing Manager for Wines, Spirits, Tobacco & Brewery at Peter & Company Distribution Ltd., Mr. Percil conceptualized and launched the marketing strategy for PCD Experiences, resulting in increased brand engagement and experiential marketing exposure and leading to a significant boost in departmental sales revenue from $40 million to $50 million in 2018, with a gross profit exceeding $10 million; and WHEREAS, as the Export Sales Manager at Banks Holding Ltd. in Barbados, Mr. Percil executed a successful Pinehill visibility campaign across seven Caribbean markets, resulting in an over 50 percent brand awareness increase; and WHEREAS, his journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, his ability to forge strong connections, and his continuous pursuit of innovative solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of business; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements of this exemplary business leader are appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Dexter Percil as a true inspiration in the world of sales and marketing as well as extend their sincere best wishes for his continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr. Dexter Percil.