LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Radio
Soleil

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this great Empire State is
indelibly enriched by the faithful and untiring efforts of those radio
stations which have helped shape the history of broadcasting in their
area; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 20th Anniversary of Radio Soleil on Saturday, August 18, 2012,
at the historic Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, After pioneering the Haitian international media and 20 years
of bearing the torch, Radio Soleil is celebrating its 20th anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, Radio Soleil strives to continue to bring exclusive ground-
breaking media coverage; and
WHEREAS, Ricot Dupuy, Radio Soleil Journalist and Station Manager, has
confirmed an esteemed list of attendees, along with a stunning roster of
honorees which includes, The Haitian Roundtable, The Association of
Haitian and American Engineers (ADIHA) and The Association of Haitian
Physicians Abroad, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body would like to extend its highest
commendation to Radio Soleil in recognition of its history of achieve-
ment, innovation and service to its community and the State of New York;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Radio Soleil; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ricot Dupuy, Radio Soleil Journalist and Station Manager, and
to the aforementioned honorees.