Honor Emmanuel Zamor Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 155 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Emmanuel Zamor upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Prisoners' Legal Services on October 5, 2016 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Emmanuel Zamor has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Emmanuel Zamor upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Prisoners' Legal Services to be celebrated during its Annual Event for National Pro Bono Week on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Albany Law School, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Emmanuel Zamor has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York to Haitian Immigrants, Emmanuel Zamor is a third year student at Albany Law School, and is passionate about pursuing a career in Immigration Law; and WHEREAS, During the summer of 2016, Emmanuel Zamor embraced the opportunity to work with inmates from various prisons throughout New York State seeking to participate in the Conditional Parole for Deportation Only and the Early Conditional Parole for Deportation Only; and WHEREAS, Prior to his illustrious law school career, Emmanuel Zamor worked with the less fortunate at the Homes for the Homeless shelter in Jamaica, Queens, where he mentored young adults, assisted students with homework, facilitated after-school programs, and volunteered his time with the shelter's sports teams; and WHEREAS, Currently a legal intern in the Immigration Clinic at Albany Law School, Emmanuel Zamor, with a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his hometown, remains heavily involved in serving the community of Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Emmanuel Zamor has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Emmanuel Zamor has displayed throughout his life; 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 honor Emmanuel Zamor upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Prisoners' Legal Services on October 5, 2016, and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Emmanuel Zamor.