LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peter M. Meyer upon the occasion of his
designation as a recipient of the Corporate Leadership Award by the
American Cancer Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Peter M. Meyer
upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient of the Corporate
Leadership Award by the American Cancer Society, to be celebrated on
Thursday, May 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special Pink and Black Tie Gala will recognize outstand-
ing members of the Brooklyn community for their contributions to the
dynamic growth of Brooklyn as well as their commitment to the fight
against cancer; and
WHEREAS, As President of the New York City market, Peter Meyer is
responsible for commercial, retail branch operations and consumer lend-
ing for TD Bank; he joined Commerce in 2002 to execute the bank's
aggressive expansion into the Brooklyn/Queens market; in his current
role, he oversees over 60 branches as well as numerous lending groups
throughout the five New York boroughs; and
WHEREAS, Peter Meyer has held senior positions with various banks in
New York City and has been instrumental in shaping loan programs and
products for healthcare and nonprofit organizations, thereby providing
greater access to capital for organizations delivering essential
services to New Yorkers in need; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Francis Prep and St. Joseph's College,
Peter Meyer earned an MBA from Long Island University; he grew up in
Woodhaven, Queens, and now resides in Brooklyn Heights; and
WHEREAS, Active in the community, Peter Meyer has served on the boards
of numerous nonprofit and civic organizations over the years, and is
currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Brooklyn Chamber of
Commerce; he is also Chair of the finance committee of the Downtown
Brooklyn Partnership, vice president of Queens Museum, board member of
York College, director of Greater Jamaica Development Corp., board
member of St. Joseph College, the Flushing Willets Point Corona LDC and
The American Cancer Society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Peter M. Meyer upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient
of the Corporate Leadership Award by the American Cancer Society; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter M. Meyer.