LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Malek Rabadi upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Men at Work Edition

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, Malek Rabadi 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 commend Malek Rabadi
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the 2011
SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition; and
WHEREAS, Malek Rabadi attended both Piedmont Baptist College in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and North Florida Baptist Theological
Seminary; in 1991, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministry
in Jacksonville, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Malek Rabadi works for Sullivan County BOCES St.
John Street Education Center as its Community Partnership Coordinator
for the Monticello Literacy Zone Program and its Family Welcome Center;
and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Malek Rabadi is responsible for the devel-
opment and implementation of practical, attainable and effectual strate-
gies that produce measurable results and satisfy the objectives of the
Literacy Zone Program; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Malek Rabadi provides full support for the over-
all mission of Sullivan County BOCES, as well as manages the daily
tasks, which include establishing and solidifying partnerships with
public and community services, not-for-profit organizations, school
districts, Sullivan County Community College and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Malek Rabadi 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, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Malek Rabadi has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Malek Rabadi is a volunteer at a local alcohol and substance
abuse treatment center, encouraging, motivating and developing social
skills for residents who are preparing to re-enter the community; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Malek Rabadi has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
commend Malek Rabadi upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Malek Rabadi.