Honor Esther Simon's Service

Senate Resolution No. 1459 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Esther Simon 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 Esther Simon 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, Esther Simon has had the pleasure of working at Walt Whitman Middle School in East Flatbush as an English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher/Coordinator for the past six years; and WHEREAS, She has had the joy of helping students learn English and most importantly serving as their advocate; as a Haitian-American, it is her duty to help guide immigrant students and to ensure they create goals that will impact their future; and WHEREAS, Many of these students come from backgrounds where their families may not be familiar with some aspects of the school system and culture; Esther Simon assists her students not only with high school applications but supports them in exploring career paths; and WHEREAS, Esther Simon has an open door policy where her current and former students are always welcome to talk about issues that may arise or issues they may feel uncomfortable talking about with others; and WHEREAS, Esther Simon believes she is here to serve and make a difference in the lives of those around her; 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 Esther Simon, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Esther Simon 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 Esther Simon.