Honor Katia Guillaume Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1460 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Katia Guillaume 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 Katia Guillaume 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, Katia Guillaume's roots into community organizing began in

1990 when she participated in the march across the Brooklyn Bridge to stand against racism, and the impact of HIV stigma on the Haitian community; and WHEREAS, In 1994, Katia Guillaume became a member of 1199SEIU, the largest healthcare union in the United States; she thrived as a delegate, setting the stage to become a voice for voiceless through actions against work place injustices; and WHEREAS, In 2005, Katia Guillaume became an 1199SEIU Organizer in the Home Care Division, another phase in her life where she honed her skills; while vacationing in Haiti in 2010, she survived the devastating earthquake that killed thousands; it was then she reached a realization that she must extend her activism to the Haitian community at large, empower Haiti, a country in dire need of support and empathy, to overcome tragedy and once again become the pearl of the Antilles; and WHEREAS, In recent years, 1199SEIU has contributed to improving the standard of living for working New York City residents; and WHEREAS, Currently, Katia Guillaume has been nominated for the position of Vice-President of an area in the division; she looks forward to continuing the fight against social, economic, systemic and prejudicial injustices; 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 Katia Guillaume, 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 Katia Guillaume 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 Katia Guillaume.