Honor Fernande Valme Ministries Gala

30, 2019, and paying tribute to this year's honorees 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, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Fernande Valme Ministries Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Annual Gala on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Da Mikele Illagio, Queens, New York, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees; and WHEREAS, Founded by the late Fernande Valme in 1973, Fernande Valme Ministries began as an organization serving the Haitian population by helping them meet their basic needs and face the challenges of an immigrant life; and WHEREAS, Today, located in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York, this vital organization serves all populations within its community and beyond; and WHEREAS, This years distinguished volunteers are: Emilia B. Charles, RN; Malory Laurent, Pastor; Mercedes Narcisse, RN; Erna Bertoni, Chef; and Denise Petit-Frere, Licensed Cosmetologist; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 46-year history, Fernande Valme Ministries has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of Fernande Valme Ministries is in direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated volunteers, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Fernande Valme Ministries; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and organizations 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 Fernande Valme Ministries Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Annual Gala on March 30, 2019, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the aforementioned honorees and Fernande Valme Ministries Inc., Brooklyn, New York.