LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of
Dr. Marco Mason, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his commu-
nity

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marco Mason of Brooklyn, New York, died on March 7, 2011,
at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, The only son of Erlean Mason and Claude Mason, Dr. Marco
Mason was born on September 12, 1943, in the Panama Canal Zone where he
was raised in a home with five sisters; and
WHEREAS, It was in Panama Dr. Marco Mason developed a passion for
education and the appreciation for social justice; when he came to New
York City in the 1960s with his family, he aggressively seized every
chance to attain some of the highest levels of academic and professional
certification and achievement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marco Mason distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Earning his doctorate in social welfare from the City Univer-
sity of New York, Dr. Marco Mason became a college professor, teaching
at St. Joseph's College, Medgar Evers College, and at the State Univer-
sity of New York at Stony Brook; and
WHEREAS, In the 1980s, Dr. Marco Mason became a co-founder of the
Caribbean Women's Health Association and eventually rose to become its
Chief Executive Officer; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marco Mason's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about public health, human rights, social justice,
immigration, education, and international affairs, Dr. Marco Mason
served as an invaluable adviser to numerous organizations and businesses
and was the first Vice Chairman of Brooklyn's Community Board Nine;
furthermore, he was a recipient of more than 150 awards, honors and
citations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marco Mason is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia; his
two children, Dr. Nadya Mason and Dr. Addis Mason; three sisters, Dr.
Claudette Mason, Angela Mason-Newton, and Dr. Yvonne Mason; and his
grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Dr. Marco Mason leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to the life and accomplishments of Dr. Marco Mason, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Dr. Marco Mason.