Honor Shaun D. Francois I

Senate Resolution No. 1453 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Shaun D. Francois I upon the occasion of being named a 2019 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. on May 26, 2019 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 Shaun D. Francois I upon the occasion of being named a 2019 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc., to be celebrated at its 8th Annual Power of Partnerships, Scholarship and Hall of Fame Gala on Sunday, May 26, 2019, 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, After working for the New York City Department of Education for more than 25 years, Shaun D. Francois I was elected President of Local 372, the largest local in District Council 37 (D.C. 37) with a membership of over 24,000; and WHEREAS, As President, Shaun D. Francois I was instrumental in the increase in the salaries of more than 2,300 School Crossing Guards, the lowest paid employees within the union; furthermore, he made history by creating the first ever Level II full time supervisory position for a School Crossing Guard; and WHEREAS, Shaun D. Francois I restored and reinstated the depleted Severance Related Fund which provides health benefits to retirees and their families; he also played a vital role in the acquisition of additional funding for SAPIS Counselors, bringing him one step closer to achieving his goal of having SAPIS Counselor in every single public school in New York City; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Shaun D. Francois I serves as President of the American Association of Classified School Employees (AACSE), an active member of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), a Delegate on the New York City Central Labor Council, and an active member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionist (CBTU); and WHEREAS, In addition, he is an Officer At-Large of the International CBTU Executive Council, a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and Chairperson of D.C. 37 Disability Advisory Committee; 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 Shaun D. Francois I, 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; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Shaun D. Francois I upon the occasion of being named a 2019 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. on May 26, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Shaun D. Francois I.