Reasons for Seeking a Pardon

20. State your reasons for seeking a pardon.
Instructions on Pardons, which indicates that a pardon is ordinarily a sign of forgiveness, not vindication. If you need more space, use the optional continuation page.

(Continuation of volunteer activities and civil activities)

• Rosalie and Chaim Wishnick (in-house Pet therapy to homebound seniors) 2019-2023
  504 Bendermere Ave, Interlaken, NJ
  Contact person: Paul Wishnick, Phone 732-801-5722

• Other Volunteer Activities included delivering food to homebound persons from 2019-2022
  705 Summerfield Ave, Jewish Family Services of Monmouth County
  Supervisor: Marissa Krause, Phone 732-774-6886

• Member of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and National Association of Mental Illness (2018-present)
  Provide support to people with mental health conditions and occasionally facilitate meetings for DBSA / National Association of Mental Illness
  Contact for DBSA: Jordan Shonowitz, Phone 732-687-7450

• Attend Synagogue and lead services at Congregation Torat-el
  301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst NJ 07755
  Supervisor: Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun, Phone 408-316-9634

Reason for Seeking a Pardon:
I am seeking a pardon for better employment opportunities. In the past, while convicted of a felony, I was denied employment at Home Depot and Amazon because of the felony conviction. While I realize the pardon does not erase the conviction, it may help me in future employment opportunities.

I also wish to restore previous global entry for traveling purposes as well as TSA clearance. I can wait two more years to apply for TSA clearance or request a pardon before then. Since I no longer can write scripts for controlled substances and do not have a medical license to prescribe medications, it follows that the past behavior (which occurred once during a manic episode) can not be repeated in the future. I have paid my debt to society, and wish to have certain rights restored as mentioned above.