Honor Dr. Roy Hastick

Senate Resolution No. 3148 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., astute businessman, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative Body records the passing of Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., a preeminent citizen whose distinguished public service and caring commitment will long serve as standards to which others might aspire; and WHEREAS, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. of Brooklyn, New York, died on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. was truly a powerful force in the Brooklyn business community, promoting entrepreneurship and minority owned businesses; and WHEREAS, In 1972, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. immigrated to the United States and settled in Brooklyn, New York where he worked as an entrepreneur and newspaper publisher before founding the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) in 1985 with 10 members to help startups and small businesses; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of CEO and President Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., the chamber has grown to a membership of more than

1,800 businesses and has accomplished numerous goals such as the development of the Flatbush Caton Market and the construction of 255 affordable housing units and the CACCI headquarters/ Caribbean Trade and Cultural Centre in Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his heritage and his community, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the 2018 Distinguished Caribbean Citizen Award by the CTO; and WHEREAS, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., fondly known as Uncle Roy to many, will always be remembered as a community leader, mentor and friend who adamantly fought to better the borough of Brooklyn and New York City as a whole; for his fierce determination, engaging personality and leadership style, he was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades; and WHEREAS, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. is survived by his loving wife, Eda Hastick, and his cherished children, as well as numerous friends and colleagues; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. 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 mourn the death of Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., astute businessman, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr.