LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Percy Mattocks upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Percy Mattocks has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Percy Mattocks upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Percy Mattocks was born in North Carolina in 1945; he moved
to New York at the age of 17 to make a better life for himself and
attended barber school in 1964 with the hope of one day becoming an
entrepreneur; and
WHEREAS, Percy Mattocks attained his license as a master barber in
1970 and worked at a number of barbershops while saving and learning the
day-to-day operations of running a business; in 1980, he came to the
Castle Hill section of the Bronx as the sole owner of his barbershop;
and
WHEREAS, Recognized as one of the first African-American businessmen
in the Castle Hill area, Percy Mattocks continued to work diligently for
years while setting a loftier goal; that particular goal was attained in
1998 by becoming the proprietor of the building housing his barbershop;
and
WHEREAS, Although Percy Mattocks has operated a business in the Castle
Hill community for many years, he has also been very active in community
service; providing haircuts for up to three generations of customers has
brought him closer to his neighborhood, giving free haircuts to children
who couldn't afford them and discounts to senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Percy Mattocks has made numerous contributions to a variety
of church causes; he has assisted young men released from prison to get
back on their feet by offering them employment or by teaching them a
trade; and
WHEREAS, From 1997 to 2001, Percy Mattocks sponsored a summer cookout
for the kids in the neighborhood, and in conjunction with the Kips Bay
Boys and Girls Club, he sponsored numerous youth baseball and basketball
teams for both boys and girls, including some of who went on to play in
the NBA and for the Harlem Globetrotters; and
WHEREAS, With Percy Mattocks throughout have been his wife, Dorothea,
and his four children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Percy Mattocks' distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Percy Mattocks upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Percy Mattocks.