LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mark and Meri Masin upon the occasion of
their designation for special recognition by the Central Synagogue of
Nassau County on June 20, 2009

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to recognize and pay tribute to
those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have devoted their
purposeful lives to the service of faith and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mark
and Meri Masin upon the occasion of their designation for special recog-
nition by the Central Synagogue of Nassau County on Saturday, June 20,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Mark and Meri Masin have been called upon to contribute their
time and talents to countless endeavors on behalf of their synagogue and
community and have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Central Synagogue of Nassau County since 1984,
Mark and Meri Masin have truly immersed themselves in the temple's
activities; they are the past Presidents of its Couples Club and were
both instrumental in the acquisition of the Holocaust Torah; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Mark Masin has also served as the Presi-
dent of the Men's Club and was a member of the Temple's Board of Trus-
tees for 12 years; in recognition of his service he was named Brother-
hood Man of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Meri Masin is the past President of the Synagogue's Sister-
hood as well as the former Chairperson of the Education Committee;
today, she is a member of the Board of Trustees and is a Circle of
Service Honoree and Lifeline member; and
WHEREAS, Mark Masin was a Rockville Centre Soccer League Coach for
nine years; he was also a liaison with the Rockville Centre Education
Foundation as well as a past member of the SSHS Compact Team; currently,
he serves as President of the Rockville Centre Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, Meri Masin served on the Board of the Rockville Centre Guild
for the Arts and is a past Chair of the PTA curriculum committee; she is
also a member of the Covert Compact Team and has been a PTA Executive
Board member for Covert, SSMS, and SSHS; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mark and Meri Masin have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Mark Masin is President of American Trans-
Coil, a manufacturer of Military Communications Equipment; Meri Masin is
the lead ELA Teacher and Reading Specialist for grades K-4 in Freeport
Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Mark and Meri Masin have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence, and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their faith and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it
is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mark and Meri Masin upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Central Synagogue of Nassau County on June
20, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark and Meri Masin.