New York J 417: Honoring Dr. Samarth Joseph upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025

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Senate Resolution No. 417

BY: Senator PARKER

 HONORING Dr. Samarth Joseph upon the occasion of
 her designation for special recognition at the Dr.
 Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on
 March 9, 2025

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals whose leadership, dedication, and service have
profoundly impacted communities and uplifted future generations; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dr. Samarth Joseph upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala, to
be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in celebration of Women's History
Month under the theme "Women of Destiny"; and

 WHEREAS, Born in Haiti, Samarth Joseph immigrated to the United
States at the age of 17, overcoming challenges to achieve academic and
professional success, graduating from Westbury High School before
dedicating her life to youth advocacy, education, and community
development; and

 WHEREAS, As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ESPOIR Youth
Programs Incorporated, established in 2012, Dr. Samarth Joseph has
created life-changing opportunities for young people and families
throughout the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County, offering hope,
education, and essential resources to prevent at-risk behaviors and
promote personal empowerment; and

 WHEREAS, Under her visionary leadership, ESPOIR, meaning "hope" in
French, has provided counseling services, case management, and social
support to youth ages 6 to 21, offering assistance in areas such as
anger management, substance abuse, relationship conflicts, mental
health, educational advocacy, and parenting skills training, ensuring
that families can navigate life's challenges with strength and autonomy;
and

 WHEREAS, The ESPOIR After-School Enrichment and Advantage Program
has expanded academic and cultural opportunities for children in the
Westbury School District, providing tutoring in language arts, math,
science, and social studies, along with enrichment courses such as
piano, Zumba, swimming, African dance, STEM education, and peer
mediation training, ensuring a holistic approach to youth development;
and

 WHEREAS, Through ESPOIR's commitment to higher education, Dr.
Samarth Joseph has awarded the William Pruitt Scholarship to outstanding
Westbury High School students, including the 2023 Valedictorian Berlinda
Pierre-Louis, reinforcing the importance of academic excellence and
perseverance; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Samarth Joseph's belief in broadening horizons for
young people has led ESPOIR participants and their parents on

educational excursions to historic and influential sites such as NASA in
Greenbelt, Maryland; The White House in Washington, D.C.; The Liberty
Bell and The Mint in Philadelphia; and The United Nations in New York,
providing them with invaluable exposure to the world beyond their local
communities; and

 WHEREAS, In addition to her work with youth, Dr. Samarth Joseph has
extended financial literacy and economic empowerment to adults in the
Westbury community, offering real estate and stock market courses to
equip them with the tools for long-term success; and

 WHEREAS, For over 11 years, ESPOIR's Food Pantry has provided
critical nutrition assistance to families in need, ensuring that the
Town of North Hempstead residents have access to healthy and sustainable
food options; and

 WHEREAS, A lifelong advocate for education and social change, Dr.
Samarth Joseph is a lifetime member of the United Nations Association of
the United States of America and The Empire Who's Who of Executives and
Professionals, as well as a member of Epsilon Rho Chapter; and

 WHEREAS, She further serves her community through board leadership
roles with Advantage Care Health Centers and the Westbury Carle