Honor Haitian Flag Day Festival

Senate Resolution No. 1219 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Sak Pase Nation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Flag Day Festival, in conjunction with the observance of Haitian Flag Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sak Pase Nation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Flag Day Festival "Unity is Power," in conjunction with the observance of Haitian Flag Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The people of Haiti take a great deal of pride in their nation's flag; after struggling for years to rid their territory of both slavery and imperialism, Haitian revolutionaries were able to achieve such goals; and WHEREAS, There is no greater symbol of their everlasting dedication to an independent Haiti than the flag which represents their triumphs; and WHEREAS, During this auspicious event, thousands of people will gather on Nostrand Avenue, between Clarendon Road and Avenue D in Brooklyn, New York, to celebrate Haiti's 217th Independence Anniversary and the creation of its flag, while listening and dancing to different genres of music from many artists and entertainers; and WHEREAS, Sak Pase Nation is a company which specializes in holding non-profit events to help young people around the world reach their full potential; through various foundations, the company has provided clothes, school supplies and food to children who live in Haiti; and WHEREAS, Sak Pase Nation also uses the power of its radio station to reach out to individuals across the globe in order to expand its philanthropic services; and WHEREAS, Citizens from the State of New York are encouraged to join those of Haitian backgrounds as they rejoice in the accomplishments of their ancestors by memorializing May 18, 2019, as Haitian Flag Day; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when companies 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 Sak Pase Nation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Flag Day Festival, in conjunction with the observance of Haitian Flag Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sak Pase Nation.