LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Job Mashariki upon the occasion of his
retirement after 31 years of distinguished service to the Black Veterans
for Social Justice, Inc.

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Job
Mashariki upon the occasion of his retirement after 31 years of distin-
guished service to the Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc., to be
celebrated on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Floral Terrace, Floral
Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. is a non-profit
community-based organization servicing men and women veterans, their
families, and members of the community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, in 1943, Job Mashariki
earned his associate degree from New York Technical College, a bach-
elor's degree in sociology, and a master's degree in counseling and
organizing from the College of Staten Island; furthermore, he is a grad-
uate of Columbia University's School of Business Executive Program; and
WHEREAS, Founder and former President/CEO of Black Veterans for Social
Justice, Inc., Job Mashariki has guided the organization through 31
years of service to both veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Job Mashariki has been cited extensive-
ly for his dedication, organization and innovative approaches to service
delivery; currently, his commitment, leadership and vision of community
development as well as providing services to veterans and their fami-
lies, continues to be reflected throughout the Black Veterans for Social
Justice, Inc.'s extensive programs; and
WHEREAS, Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. will continue to
carry on Job Mashariki's fight against homelessness, HIV/AIDS, poverty,
discrimination, lack of education, unemployment and racism; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable man serves on the boards of Fort Greene
Senior Citizens Council, Inc., New York City Coalition for Veterans in
Pain and Distress, New York City Mayor's Veterans Advisory Board,
Bedford-Stuyvesant Legal Services Corporation, National Coalition of
Homeless Veterans, Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford-Stuyvesant,
Black Agency Executives, National Association of Black Veterans, and the
Human Services Council of New York City; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Black Veterans for Social Justice,
Inc., Job Mashariki earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Job Mashariki upon the occasion of his retirement after 31 years
of distinguished service to the Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc.;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Job Mashariki.