Assembly Resolution No. 783

BY: M. of A. Cook

HONORING Waspagne Preval upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of a Lincoln-King Visionary
Award for her commitment and service to her
community

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, Waspagne Preval has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Waspagne
Preval upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a
Lincoln-King Visionary Award for her commitment and service to her
community, to be celebrated at the Lincoln-King Visionary Awards Gala,
"From Dream to Greatness," on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Sand
Castle in Franklin Square, New York; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious community gala is held annually to unite
the international community and to celebrate unity in diversity while
recognizing community leaders for their services; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Queens Village, New York, Waspagne Preval has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly;
and

WHEREAS, Waspagne Preval was born and raised in Port Au Prince,
Haiti, the third oldest of seven children; she and her family moved to
the United States in the 1980s, and later settled in New York City where
she was married and gave birth to five children; and

WHEREAS, As a mother, Waspagne Preval always put her children first
and taught them that they could achieve anything they put their minds
to; over the years, despite raising five children, she opened her home
to countless others in need of a place to stay; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to helping
others, Waspagne Preval is active in several community churches and
organizations, dedicating her time and talents to making delicious food
for those in need; and

WHEREAS, A woman of indomitable faith and dedication, Waspagne
Preval prays often and encourages others to do the same; and

WHEREAS, Waspagne Preval began her illustrious career at in
Histology at Harlem Hospital on April 18, 1988, as a Medical
Technologist; today, we can congratulate her for completing 35 years and
10 months of service to The New York City Health and Hospitals Harlem;
and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Waspagne Preval has stood constant
in dignity, good grace, and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Waspagne Preval has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Waspagne Preval, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Waspagne Preval upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of a Lincoln-King Visionary Award for her commitment and service to her
community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Waspagne Preval.