Senate Resolution No. 1012

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Mimi Pierre Johnson upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the
National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter on
March 26, 2017

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Mimi
Pierre Johnson upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter to be
celebrated at its Dreams of Greatness Gala on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at
Westbury Manor in Westbury, New York; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award is given to individuals who have
demonstrated exemplary work, services, and commitment to the people of
their communities; Mimi Pierre Johnson deserves this honor for her
contributions to her neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, The West Nassau Chapter, under the able leadership of
District Chairperson, Pastor Emmanuel Asse, continues the mission of NAN
which fulfills a vital role in moving our Nation forward; and

WHEREAS, Born in Haiti, Mimi Pierre Johnson immigrated to the United
States with her family in 1970; upon settling in Elmont, New York, she
served as President of Argo Civic for seven years where she worked on a
host of community based issues; and

WHEREAS, Mimi Pierre Johnson currently serves as the President of
the Haitian American Political Action Committee of New York (HAPAC),
President and CEO of Elmont Cultural Center, and as an elected Trustee
Board Member of the Elmont Memorial Public Library; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Stanley, and
their two children, Tamar and Aaron, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Mimi Pierre Johnson upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mimi Pierre Johnson.