Honor Dr. Ernst Michel

Senate Resolution No. 5346 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Dr. Ernst Michel upon the occasion of being named a 2018 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. on May 27, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Dr. Ernst Michel upon the occasion of being named a 2018 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc., to be celebrated at its 7th Annual Power of Partnerships, Scholarship and Hall of Fame Gala on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the BRIC Arts Media, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2001, Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. (MIPO) is a non-profit membership organization, promoting the quality of life of Haitian youth in the United States and abroad through education, music, character building, medical care, apprenticeship training, family support and scholarships; and WHEREAS, Dr. Ernst Michel earned his medical degree from the University of Montemorelos and completed his training in Internal Medicine at San Juan City Hospital; upon the completion of his residency, he worked as an Assistant Professor and Hospitalist at the University of Florida Hospital; currently Dr. Michel is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine; and WHEREAS, Multi-lingual, Dr. Ernst Michel has many ties to Haiti; he provided medical care to the victims of the 2010 earthquake, and is the owner of Pure Amaanzi/L'eau La Plus Pure D'Haiti which is located in the northern part of the country; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his profession, Dr. Ernst Michel was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the 2009 Who's Who Honors Award; in 2012, he was recognized by his patients as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors as well as one of Florida's Favorite Physicians, and in 2013, he was selected as one of Jacksonville's Top Doctors; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Dr. Ernst Michel, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to express its highest admiration for Dr. Ernst Michel and to wish him continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Dr. Ernst Michel upon the occasion of being named a 2018 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. on May 27, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Ernst Michel.