LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring J. El-Wise Noisette upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the New York State Community Distinction
Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, J. El-Wise Noisette has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor J. El-Wise
Noisette upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the New
York State Community Distinction Award on Tuesday, February 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, J. El-Wise Noisette has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, J. El-Wise Noisette has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, J. El-Wise Noisette, of Albany, New York, is a local youth
advocate and operates Unique Photo Studios; and
WHEREAS, Noted for his diverse background and possessing a zest for
life as captured through the lens, J. El-Wise Noisette made the transi-
tion from science to photography some 25 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Presented with a Polaroid camera, J. El-Wise Noisette was
introduced to photography by his grandmother at the age of five;
passionate about his work, he is highly sought after for his technical
expertise and expressive photojournalistic ability; and
WHEREAS, A small list of his clients for public relations photography
include: the Albany City School District, Turner Construction, Bast
Hatfield, C.T. Male, Northstar Construction Company, Capital District
Links, New York State United Teachers, and the Dormitory Authority of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, J. El-Wise Noisette has a list of married
couples as clients whose memories of their wedding day are brought
vividly to life when they look at his photographs, as well as individ-
uals and families whose portraits stand out; and
WHEREAS, J. El-Wise Noisette's last exhibit was in 2004 and was
titled, "Passing of our Legacy and Reflections of Our Elders" held at
the New York State Museum; the show was dedicated to the late Gordon
Parks, who foresaw Mr. Noisette's unique and exceptional abilities more
than 20 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which J. El-Wise Noisette has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor J. El-Wise Noisette upon the occasion of his designation as recip-
ient of the New York State Community Distinction Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to J. El-Wise Noisette.