LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Job Mashariki upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after a lifetime of many achieve-
ments

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, Job Mashariki 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Job Mashariki
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after a
lifetime of many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Job Mashariki is a Founder and was the President/CEO of Black
Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. (BVSJ); he guided the organization
through 31 years of service to veterans and their families, as well as
the community at large; he stepped down from this position and retired
on July 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, He is also a father and husband, former businessman and a
community activist; he has been guided by a basic principle of both
sacrificing and sharing a considerable amount of time and resources to
help liberate his people; and
WHEREAS, Born in Bedford Stuyvesant in 1943, Job Mashariki earned his
Associate's degree from New York Technical College, Bachelor's degree in
Sociology and Master's from the City University of New York; he is a
graduate of the Columbia University School of Business Executive
Program; and
WHEREAS, Job Mashariki has been cited extensively for his dedication,
organization and innovative approaches to service delivery; his commit-
ment, leadership and vision of community development as well as provid-
ing services to veterans and their families continues to be reflected
through BVSJ's extensive programs today and will continue to be well
into the future; and
WHEREAS, He has received many awards for his accomplishments; through
his leadership and guidance, BVSJ will continue to fight for veterans'
issues which include homelessness, HIV/AIDS, poverty, discrimination,
lack of education, unemployment and racism; and
WHEREAS, Job Mashariki has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Presently, Job Mashariki serves on the Boards of: Fort Greene
Senior Citizens Council, Inc.; New York City Coalition for Veterans in
Pain and Distress, President; Bedford Stuyvesant Legal Services Corpo-
ration; National Coalition of Homeless Veterans; Coalition for the
Improvement of Bedford Stuyvesant; Black Agency Executives, Vice Presi-
dent; National Association of Black Veterans, Regional Director; and
Human Services Council of New York City; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Job Mashariki has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Job Mashariki has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the

recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Job Mashariki upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after a lifetime of many achievements; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Job Mashariki.