Bill Text: NY J02167 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Commending Joseph Mazza upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany on July 11, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02167 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02167-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2167

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING  Joseph  Mazza upon the occasion of his
        designation for special recognition  by  the  United
        Tenants of Albany on July 11, 2019

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the  quality  and  character  of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and  dedicated  efforts  of  those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Joseph  Mazza  upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the United Tenants of Albany, to  be  celebrated  at  its
46th  Annual  Meeting  on  Thursday,  July  11, 2019, at Sheridan Hollow
Commons in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, United  Tenants  of  Albany  (UTA)  is  a  community  based
non-profit  organization which works to improve housing conditions, both
in terms of physical conditions and tenant's  rights  for  security  and
equity;   UTA   responds  to  calls  throughout  the  Capital  District,
concentrating its activities in low and moderate income neighborhoods in
the City of Albany; and

  WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, UTA has strived to improve code
enforcement,  campaigned  for  rent  regulations,  promoted  responsible
investment  policies,  and supported the development and preservation of
affordable housing; this vital  organization  has  also  partnered  with
public housing tenants, mobile home park tenants, concerned home owners,
and responsible landlords on issues of housing justice; and

  WHEREAS,  Joseph  Mazza  is  being  honored  for  his  steadfast and
unremitting commitment to those families  in  need  of  pro  bono  legal
assistance; and

  WHEREAS, Admitted to the New York State Bar in 2017, Joseph Mazza is
an  attorney  for  the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
Assistance (OTDA); and

  WHEREAS, Through his volunteer work with UTA, Joseph Mazza  provided
pro  bono  representation  for  a  family who unjustly lost all of their
belongings after being evicted by an Albany landlord; he spent  numerous
hours with the tenant, helping her to understand her case and making her
feel valued; 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  Joseph  Mazza  upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition by the United Tenants of Albany on July 11, 2019; and be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph Mazza.
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