LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Terrence T. LaPierre upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition

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 honor
Terrence T. LaPierre upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition, to be celebrated on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the 50th
Anniversary of Independence for Trinidad and Tobago event in Brooklyn,
New York; and
WHEREAS, A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Terrence LaPierre came to
the United States in 1969 after leaving the Trinidad and Tobago Police
Force; he attended Brooklyn College and College of Insurance where he
earned a degree in Accounting, and an Insurance CPCU degree; he is a
Licensed Insurance Broker, Public Accountant, and a Notary Public in the
State of New York; he currently owns and operates Patriot Agency Inc. in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Terrence LaPierre's office provides Western Union wiring,
money orders and bill payments; being in business for over 23 years, he
prepares income, personal and business taxes, as well as performs immi-
gration services; he currently services the New York, Florida and
Connecticut areas; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Terrence LaPierre is president of
Avenue D Merchants Association, a member of Trinidad and Tobago Ex-Pol-
ice Association, second vice president of Community Board 17, and a
member of the 67th Precinct Committee; he has been appointed to the
Brooklyn District Attorney's Advisory and Research Committee along with
the Community Advisory Board to Kings County Hospital; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Terrence LaPierre's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Terrence T. LaPierre upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Terrence T. LaPierre.