Senate Resolution No. 1049

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Making the Impossible Possible, Inc.
upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Power of
Partnerships, Scholarship and Hall of Fame Gala on
May 28, 2023, and paying tribute to this year's
honorees

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Power of Partnerships, Scholarship and Hall of Fame
Gala on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 26 Bridge, Brooklyn, New York, and to
pay tribute to this year's honorees; and

WHEREAS, This year's distinguished honorees include: Monique M.
Simpson, Denese Veira-Wilson, Apostle Dr. Chloe Natacha Aurelien, Julius
Adeoye, Reverend Dr. Michael O. Aurelien, Chui Man Lai, Nancy Esposito,
Atia Shahnaz, Glenda Esperance, Dieunait Jules, and Rickard Jean-Noel;
and

WHEREAS, Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. (MIPO) is an
organization dedicated to promoting the quality of life of immigrant
youth and their families residing in the New York metropolitan area
through a variety of activities; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, projects range from organizing youth summits,
awarding scholarships to local high school graduating seniors, to
supporting schools in Haiti with short and long-term projects, and
conducting professional development training for educators in Haiti; and

WHEREAS, Through its intensive training program, Teacher Leaders
have the task of training other educators to use research-based
techniques and methods learned from the expertise of MIPO's team which
in return will influence student achievement; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, Making the Impossible
Possible has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Making the Impossible Possible is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its Founder and President, Felina Backer,
as well as its dedicated members, volunteers, and advisors whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the
community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are

brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Power of Partnerships, Scholarship and Hall of Fame
Gala on May 28, 2023, and paying tribute to this year's honorees; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Felina Backer, Founder and President, Making the
Impossible Possible, Inc.; and the aforementioned honorees.