Honor Nicholson S. Pierre

Senate Resolution No. 1454 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Nicholson S. Pierre 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 Nicholson S. Pierre 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, A counselor, pastor, philanthropist, husband and father, Nicholson S. Pierre credits his parents, Marcel and Alourdes Pierre, for instilling in him the values which have anchored him to become a passionate, purposeful transformational leader who loves people and serves wholeheartedly; and WHEREAS, Nicholson S. Pierre's higher education and professional aspiration started at New York Tech College for engineering, only to change into the field of Radiology where he spent 13 years working for various medical institutions such as Staten Island University Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery; and WHEREAS, After leaving the medical health sector, Nicholson S. Pierre transitioned into social health as a community leader, youth and parenting Pastor; he proudly completed seven successful years building young people, effectively working and serving the Canarsie, Brooklyn community on diverse platforms; and WHEREAS, Nicholson S. Pierre is the founder of Alternative Reaction to Anger Emotional Wellness, a counseling practice geared to counsel and coach individuals to optimize and obtain greater emotional fulfilment; and WHEREAS, An ordained and licensed Pastor, Nicholson S. Pierre has served in diverse ministries and organizations throughout the tri-states area in empowering and building the spiritual lives of people, particularly youth, over the past 20 years; and WHEREAS, In addition, this extraordinary man is the founder of Philansony, a foundation which raises and donates funds to charities and non-profits helping youth across the country and overseas; 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 Nicholson S. Pierre, 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 Nicholson S. Pierre 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 Nicholson S. Pierre.