Honor Gaye H. Anderson

Senate Resolution No. 1461 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Gaye H. Anderson 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 Gaye H. Anderson 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, Gaye H. Anderson is a Manager in the Community Engagement Department at Healthfirst, one of the leading health insurance plans in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester; and WHEREAS, As a member of the Community Engagement Team for over 15 years, Gaye H. Anderson has proven to be a very resourceful, meticulous and diligent worker who is willing to serve and assist in the underserved communities; in so doing, she has created, developed and supported these communities by being involved in health and wellness activities which include: nutritional workshops, educational seminars, Healthfirst Healthy Villages in Brooklyn and the Bronx, Health and Wellness Expos, and Town Hall Meetings on health issues to name a few; and WHEREAS, Gaye H. Anderson is a Certified Peer Leader in Chronic Disease Self-Management, Stanford University Model and has completed the Mental Health First Aid Training sponsored by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and WHEREAS, A strong believer in the power of positive thinking in the workplace, Gaye H. Anderson encourages her team to believe in themselves, to be the best they can be, as only the best is good enough and that nothing beats a trial but a failure; and WHEREAS, When not in the workplace, Gaye H. Anderson enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, son, Kevin Jr, daughter, Monique, and her dog, Holly; she also enjoys running, competing in 5k challenges, and is an avid reader of mystery novels; 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 Gaye H. Anderson, 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 Gaye H. Anderson 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 Gaye H. Anderson.