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<div style="text-align:left" align="left"><b><b><b><b><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Albany, NY</strong> - The New York State Assembly, led by its Haitian-American Caucus, will mark the seventh anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti and pays tribute to the more than 200,000 victims who perished in this tragedy.</span><span style="font-size:14pt"><br><br></span></b></b></b></b></div>
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<div style="font-size:14pt;text-align:left" align="left"><b><b><b><b>"Seven years ago, a devastating earthquake of historic magnitude changed the lives of many families in Haiti and abroad," <strong>stated Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages</strong>. "Our mother country has had to endure many setbacks. However, we cannot lose hope. On this day, we stand in solidarity and solemn remembrance with Haitians everywhere."</b></b></b></b></div>
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<div style="font-size:14pt" align="left"><b><b><b><b>"No matter how many years have passed, the devastation of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti has not diminished," <strong>said Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte</strong>. "It is hard to erase the loss of so many hundreds of thousands of people, not to mention the mass displacement of millions especially because there are still reminders everywhere - the half-destroyed buildings, people still living in tents, the fragile infrastructure that has been made even worse due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew and the cholera epidemic. But through it all, you see examples of self-determination and resilience whereby people have taken their fate into their own hands to rebuild their communities and themselves where governments, nonprofits, and creditors have failed. So today, I pause to remember and reflect on that day and I pray that Haiti will finally get a reprieve from all of her suffering."</b></b></b></b></div>
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<div style="font-size:14pt;text-align:left" align="left"><b><b><b><b>"This somber anniversary is an opportunity to remember and honor the lives lost during the devastating Haitian earthquake," <strong>said Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre</strong>. "The men and women who tragically perished live on in our hearts and memories."<br><br></b></b></b></b></div>
<div style="font-size:14pt;text-align:left" align="left"><b><b><b><b>"We stand in solidarity with the people of Haiti in remembrance of the victims of the 2010 earthquake." said <strong>Assemblyman Clyde Vanel</strong>. "As Americans and New Yorkers, we are no strangers to natural disasters. Many from around the world have supported us at our times of need. We lend support and prayers for Haiti."<br><br></b></b></b></b></div>
<div style="font-size:14pt;text-align:left" align="left"><b><b><b><b>As each year passes it is important that we, as a community, work to ensure that the memories of those lost during the earthquake are not forgotten. Even as Haiti continues to suffer from the after-effects of the natural disasters, the strength and resilience of her people is a reminder of the historical fortitude of this nation.</b></b></b></b></div>
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<div><b><b><b><b><b>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte represents the 42nd Assembly District in the New York State Assembly representing Brooklyn communities of Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She is currently the <strong>Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)</strong>, and serves on the following committees: <strong>Housing, Government Operations, Economic Development, Small Businesses, Banks and Social Services</strong>. She is also the <strong>Vice Chair of the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators, and Governor Cuomo's Domestic Violence Advisory Council. </strong></b></b></b></b></b></div>
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<div><b><b><b><b><b><strong>Rodneyse Bichotte by visiting her website at <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wTZEEpewABtCD_Vq9-s-3-Pr4TsHYPYQNCmODj33fvwznF6XxCVxGo-no_iqE590RBkNsWVCTjm-SjaLMcDtook5pu9QdIjZ7__6nOfAsEIruWVU2uDunp0KvSn6c-ys9NShmEHe5qdugEhHX2UOLFAVn2gE95AZ0wUgG6E5JnkBlj48mUa3Ux_VO0EMnNkxI_5c3WMjYFkOS3hxNVh241xfAlDDENQfB9-_tF4wwMtN0zwJPBLMHETqqouJvTXUTMOdZTw7d9p0lTA0x3KgGdYdhHL6eCnFrn4WdYVw7-IMHDQwQn3OqyDELJ00BAjM&c=bzhyDGoKO-Eoe109D3X2FsYddfJ7qeAZ5FcMHD0-1e-HHNkxEwxYJQ==&ch=RKalg1thkUnjWn0fwKErZHVbLbETqBlv4d4ClXPWN1kXLbSMhtuFdQ==">www.rodneysebichotte.com</a> or <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wTZEEpewABtCD_Vq9-s-3-Pr4TsHYPYQNCmODj33fvwznF6XxCVxGqbHb7U9q8GVt9s-Ukva3XNDzqpCwGAFTFo2NpSJIXPrABwaYxsdKQwvMP6tMXmWaLW6Ys37RfE-klQEYOuJ766hv5620HP7t-hl8N-sVnWjMul-PosPZcddh7oKIP4sSh0boOy04GwZNcV9CCFko2zN3P-vp9t57dIgAyfX--VLKj8hrLgHcwYftNccDFdGJ4me0JRTEJ65k9LHHnZoexBcRt0ck65r3Qk34JtEJFvx8vtR3h7sySj_ZC2-VWqtqruyu_GO9hZB447oh3mPer2dA5823kDM1Q==&c=bzhyDGoKO-Eoe109D3X2FsYddfJ7qeAZ5FcMHD0-1e-HHNkxEwxYJQ==&ch=RKalg1thkUnjWn0fwKErZHVbLbETqBlv4d4ClXPWN1kXLbSMhtuFdQ==">ht<wbr>tp://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/<wbr>Rodneyse-Bichotte </a></strong></b></b></b></b></b></div>
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