New York J 5343: Commending Dr. Marceline J. Watler upon the occasion of being named a 2018 Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc.

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Senate Resolution No. 5343
Senator PARKERBY:
Dr. Marceline J. Watler upon theCOMMENDING
occasion of being named a 2018 Hall of Fame Honoree
by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. on May 27,
2018
It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those whoWHEREAS,
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and
Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with itsWHEREAS,
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Dr. Marceline J. Watler upon the occasion of being named a 2018
Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc., to be
celebrated at its 7th Annual Power of Partnerships, Scholarship and Hall
of Fame Gala on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the BRIC Arts Media, Brooklyn,
New York; and
Founded in 2001, Making the Impossible Possible, Inc.WHEREAS,
(MIPO) is a non-profit membership organization, promoting the quality of
life of Haitian youth in the United States and abroad through education,
music, character building, medical care, apprenticeship training, family
support and scholarships; and
For several years, Dr. Marceline J. Watler served asWHEREAS,
Director of Community Education for the Administration for Children's
Service; today, she is a Training Specialist for the James Satterwhite
Training Academy, and an Adjunct Professor who lectures extensively; and
Dr. Marceline J. Watler has been a staunch advocate forWHEREAS,
children and families and has dedicated many years to community service;
she serves on both the United Nations-USA Brooklyn Chapter and Medgar
Evers College Board of Directors, and was a vital member of the Board of
Directors of DwaFanm and Social Tap/The Haiti Initiative; she has also
supported Victory Ministries for Youth Gangs, and held the position of
President for the Jamaica Progressive League; and
For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to herWHEREAS,
community, Dr. Marceline J. Watler has been the recipient of numerous
awards and accolades including the Harriet Tubman Woman of Distinction
Award, the Victory Ministries Service Award, the Mahoe Hill Foundation
Award, and the Medgar Evers College Community Award; in 2017, she was
named a Brooklyn Power Woman in Business by Star Network; and
It has always been the objective of this Legislative BodyWHEREAS,
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
Dr. Marceline J. Watler, 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; and
This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunityWHEREAS,
to express its highest admiration for Dr. Marceline J. Watler and to
wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; now,
therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
commend Dr. Marceline J. Watler upon the occasion of being named a 2018
Hall of Fame Honoree by Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. on May 27,
2018; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Dr. Marceline J. Watler.