LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the SImACT Foundation upon the occa-
sion of hosting its Annual Gala Dinner

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the SImACT (Societe Immobiliere d'Agriculture, de Commerce, et de Tour-
isme) Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala Dinner;
and
WHEREAS, This fine event was held on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the
Grand Prospect Hall; the theme for the gala was "Rebuilding Haiti
through Leadership and Innovation"; and
WHEREAS, This special ceremony brought together international, govern-
ment and corporate leaders to pay tribute to trailblazers in Haiti and
abroad; the Foundation recognized the work of individuals who have made
a significant impact in the lives of Haitians in the Diaspora and in
Haiti; and
WHEREAS, This year's gala had several award recipients, they are:
Sandra Cayemitte, Jean Henry Ceant, Unik Ernest, Fonkoze, Marcel Fontin,
and Guy Lamonthe; and
WHEREAS, SImACT, Inc. is a New York-based company with a range of
investment interests that are focused upon the Republic of Haiti; the
organization was founded in 1996 by a group of Haitian professionals,
initially focusing upon real estate development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Beginning with six investors, and currently registering 51
shareholders, SImACT, Inc. has now expanded to extensive relief efforts
through the company's philanthropic arm, the SImACT Foundation; since
the horrific events of January 12, 2010, the SIMACT Foundation has set
forth goals to provide much-needed aid to affected Haitians; and
WHEREAS, The SImACT Foundation is reaching out to members of the
community to participate and support their direct efforts to transform
the current situation in Haiti to one of self-sufficiency and prosper-
ity; and
WHEREAS, The first phase of programs is scheduled for highly impacted
areas such as Leogane, Port-au-Prince and Jacmel, where the SImACT Foun-
dation is providing healthcare in partnership with other organizations
with the same aspirations; in Leogane, the group will open mobile clin-
ics to provide medical care to those in rural areas; also under develop-
ment is a residential facility for displaced victims of the earthquakes;
and
WHEREAS, In Port-au-Prince, the Foundation will launch a Medical
Externship Program for Haitian University medical students who have
completed their first year, and will also build another residential
facility to serve homeless youth and orphans; and
WHEREAS, SImACT has expanded the original vision of the founders and
now encompasses investment and ownership in several key areas of enter-
prise, tourism, mining, financial services, and agriculture; with a
capitalization investment in excess of $5,000,000, the company is now
poised to take full advantage of its position as one of the most dynamic
and progressive American companies engaged in business undertakings in
Haiti; and
WHEREAS, SImACT is currently engaged in several exciting new initi-
atives in the areas of tourism, mining, and financial services that are
based upon the platform of development and success that the company has
experienced to date; and

WHEREAS, The management of SImACT is pursuing an innovative and crea-
tive series of investment strategies in Haiti; its goal of creating a
diverse yet consolidated company that will combine the goals of profit-
ability and development are compatible with the strategies that have
been adopted; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Executive Director Fritz Clairvil, SImACT is now
pursuing opportunities to establish the appropriate capitalization plat-
form that will result in the achievement of these stated goals; in addi-
tion, the organization has sought to actively support many needy commu-
nities through its Foundation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the SImACT Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Gala Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fritz Clairvil, Executive Director of SImACT, and to the
aforementioned honorees.