Assembly Resolution No. 114

BY: M. of A. Cook

HONORING Dr. Mohamed Hack upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of a Lincoln-King Visionary
Award for his commitment and service to his
community

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, Dr. Mohamed Hack 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 Dr. Mohamed
Hack upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Lincoln-King
Visionary Award for his commitment and service to his community; he is
to be honored at the Lincoln-King Visionary Awards Gala on Saturday,
March 4, 2023, in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mohamed Hack 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, After graduating from Guyana Technical Institute, Dr.
Mohamed Hack studied Civil Engineering at the Institute of Design and
Construction in New York; and

WHEREAS, Showing great capability to learn and adapt quickly, Dr.
Mohamed Hack rose through the ranks at multiple security companies in
his early career; he held positions such as Operations Manager, General
Manager, Vice President, Director of Security, and Operations Director,
summating to over 37 years in the field of security management; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mohamed Hack started his career as a civil servant in
2013, when he worked for New York City Council District 28 as a
community liaison; he used his public relations skills to interact with
communities of different ethnicities, faiths, and cultures, and engaged
in many aspects of bringing communities of multiple backgrounds
together; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, he became the Founder and President of the
Interfaith Council for Community Development, and was appointed as
Community Coordinator for South Asian and Caribbean Affairs in the
office of the Queens Borough President; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mohamed Hack continued his public service work with the
following Borough President in 2020, serving as Advisor for Interfaith
Relations, Public Safety and Diaspora Relations, and the current
position he holds, Advisor to the Queens Borough President; and

WHEREAS, The recipient of ambassadorial recognition, over 50 awards
and accolades, and two Honorary Doctorate degrees, Dr. Mohamed Hack is a

credit to the resilience, intellect, and poise synonymous with the New
York spirit; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Mohamed Hack has stood constant
in dignity, good grace, and humor; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife and children, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Mohamed Hack has
displayed throughout his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Mohamed Hack upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of a Lincoln-King Visionary Award for his commitment and service to his
community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Mohamed Hack.