25-061 Jacques Hakeem Two Good Souls recognition

2:13:21This is resolution number twenty five. Uh Jacques and your wife, please come up to the podium. Thank you. That's good. No to the podium. Yes, to the podium. I'm sure you'll wanna say a couple words after this. Thank you. Uh resolution number twenty five zero six one, a resolution by the board of county commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, recognizing Jacques Hakim for his generosity and contributions to the Two Good Souls Shoes and Socks Drive. Whereas Jacques Hakeem is a distinguished businessman, philanthropist,

2:13:52and educator who has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the well-being of the students in Pasco County and the Tampa Bay area. And whereas Mr. Hakeem has made significant contributions to the Two Good Souls Shoes and Socks Drive, a charitable initiative that provides shoes and socks to Pasco County students in need, ensuring they receive One of the most basic necessities for comfort and success in their academic and personal lives. And whereas his extraordinary generosity has gen has greatly impacted the lives of countless

2:14:22students who otherwise might face challenges due to lack Of proper footwear, allowing them to dis to focus on their education, health, and overall development. And whereas Mr. Hakeem's philanth philanthrop philanthrop that's a hard word for me to say today. Philanthropy sets an inspiring example of community leadership and dedication to helping the less fortunate and reflects the core values of compassion, selflessness, and service. Through his generosity, Mr. Hakeem has developed partnerships

2:14:53with the Office of the Pasco County Property Appraiser, Mike Wells, Lane Mendelssohn, and his family in the Pasco County Public Services Branch. And Raz, through his involvement in education and community service, Mr. Hakeem has not only provided material assistance, but has also demonstrated his commitment to fostering hope and opportunity for the youth in Pasco County. Mm. ANRAS, his contributions have been instrumental in ensuring the success of the Two Good Souls Shoes and Socks Drive year after year, thereby helping alleviate

2:15:23the struggles facing by unprivileged students and promoting quality and dignity for everyone.

2:15:37Good Souls, Shoes, and Socks Drive, and for his continued dedication to the welfare and advancement of children in our community. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby recognizes Jacques Hakeem for his ongoing generosity, compassion, and commitment to uplifting and enhancing the lives of Pasco County's most vulnerable students. Dun and resolved in regular session with a quorum present and voting this tenth day of December, twenty twenty four.

2:16:06Move approval.

2:16:07Second.

2:16:08Roll call vote.

2:16:10District One, Commissioner Oakley. District two, Commissioner Weightman.

2:16:15Aye.

2:16:16District 4, Commissioner Yeager. Aye. District five, Commissioner Mariano. Aye. District three, Chairman Starkey is absent.

2:16:24Okay. Commissioner Oakley. Okay.

2:16:27We certainly appreciate everything you do for us. Um it takes many people over a big county like we have today to do exactly what you do in stepping forward and helping out in these occasions with uh two good souls and such a good cause for the entire county to work like we did. And it actually was great that it could be even be carried out. because of the storms and issues we had during that time. But It was a

2:16:57very much a success again like it has been in the last few years. So But you're a big part in that success and we certainly thank you for all you do.

2:17:10So first of all, congratulations and thank you. Um I worked with Title One kids for ten years and I actually would ask some family members and friends if they could specifically donate shoes for our kids because it like their self esteem, you know, they need they need clothes without holes, they need shoes and it's just very much needed and And um those kids really appreciate it. So thank you.

2:17:36Hey, you came, fellow votarian. Um you know, I remember way back when when Mike Wells made an introduction, Kathy Pearson was super excited about the whole project going on and you're stepping up with your tremendous generosity. This program has grown and and you were part of the original kickoff to to make it go. So we greatly appreciate what you're doing for the community every step of the way. So thank you. Yeah. Like to say a few words?

2:17:58Yeah, sure. Um first of all thank you, Board of Commissioners, for the recognition. It's an honor. Uh I wanna thank my wife because without her I can't do what I do. Um, she actually likes me to be outside the house, so I I tend to to spend a lot of time in the community. But also I wanna thank uh my good friend Mike Wells. He's um opened up so many doors for me in the community that um he knows that I'm passionate about. So um Like you, Mr. Mariano, we grew up, we

2:18:28didn't have a whole lot, but it's it's one of these things that giving back to the community is extremely important. And I wanted to thank Abby because she's really the example for us to continue this process and of course my good friend Um, Ms. Pearson here, uh who really um spearheaded this whole process and showed us the way. And uh I will tell you uh I promise you five thousand pairs of shoes next year. So that's what we're gonna do. Wow. Thank you.

2:19:00Let's go down for a picture. Yeah.

2:19:04Yeah. And maybe when we get done with this picture, we'll bring the Mendelsons up. We'll do a picture with everybody together too. All right?

2:19:21Oh yeah, there's that's a tree.

2:19:43Yep, all right.

2:19:48On the phone here.

2:19:53Sorry guys. Yeah. And one more.

2:20:03Yeah, we got a very um metal.

2:20:15Okay. All right, one, two, and three. Here we go. One with the phone. And for camera

2:20:23here.

2:20:28And we got it. Perfect, one more.

2:20:34You are

2:20:57Thank you. Oh no, your husband.

2:21:00Oh yeah, how yeah. No.

2:21:08Okay, right. All right, so I think we have much too much.

2:21:15Or

2:21:19Jack is in the last right. Yeah, yeah.