LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Steven S. Mazza upon the occasion of his
retirement

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
Steven S. Mazza upon the occasion of his retirement, to be celebrated on
Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, Steven "Steve" Mazza has been a Teamster member since 1969;
he was a member of Local 398 from 1969-1977, and has been a member of
Local 118 since 1997; he worked various construction jobs, some of which
include the widening of Jefferson Road, the Irondequoit Bay Bridge and
the transformation of the Troup Howell Bridge extension of Route 490
which crosses the Genesee River in downtown Rochester; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, Steven Mazza transferred from Local 398 to Local 118
after accepting a position at Wegmans Food Markets; there he was a ware-
houseman for the first three years and was also appointed a Union
Steward in 1979, representing members in food service, produce, frozen
goods, groceries and transportation; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Steve Mazza transferred to the transportation
department to become a driver; in 1988, he was appointed Sargent-at-Arms
and in 1993, was elected Chief Steward, responsible for all union
members at Wegmans; that same year, he was named to Local 118 as a full-
time Business Agent; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Steve Mazza was appointed as a Trustee on Joint
Council 17; he was made Vice-President in 1998 and was elected to that
position in 2000; that particular year, he was designated as a Trustee
on Joint Council 46; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Steve Mazza was elected President of Teamsters Local
118 and was made Vice-President of Joint Council 46; he has been direct-
ly responsible for negotiating every Wegmans contract since 1985; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his duties as President and Principle Officer,
Steve Mazza represented the members at the following companies: Staples,
Empire Beef, Eber Brothers Liquor, Wegmans Food Markets and B. Giambrone
& Company; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Steve Mazza became a Labor Trustee with the New York
State Teamsters Benefit Funds; he focused his efforts on protecting the
members' healthcare and retirement benefits; and
WHEREAS, For the past 42 years, Steve Mazza rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to the International Brotherhood of Team-
sters Union; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as President and Principle Officer of Team-
sters Local 118, Steve Mazza served with loyalty, honor and distinction;
and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Steve Mazza was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Nettie, and their
four children and nine grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the International Brotherhood of Team-
sters Union, Steve Mazza earned the admiration, esteem and affection of
his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Steven S. Mazza upon the occasion of his retirement; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steven S. Mazza.