LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stephen Holden III upon the occasion of
his designation as Citizen Extraordinaire by the White Plains Historical
Society on May 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Stephen Holden III upon the occasion of his designation as Citizen
Extraordinaire by the White Plains Historical Society at a reception to
be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, White
Plains, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Stephen Holden III has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born in White Plains, New York, Stephen Holden III is the son
of Cesidia and Stephen Holden, Jr.; he was raised in the Westminster
Ridge section of town and attended George Washington Elementary School,
Eastview Junior High, and White Plains High School; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Holden III graduated from Hamilton College in upstate
New York, where he majored in History and played football, hockey and
captained the lacrosse team; he remained upstate and earned his law
degree from Cornell University; and
WHEREAS, Following law school, Stephen Holden III returned to White
Plains to practice law with his father and uncle at Holden Brothers,
P.C., where he continues to work today; a very successful attorney, he
has also been active professionally with the American Bar Association,
as well as the New York State and Westchester County Bar Association;
and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Stephen Holden III 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, Stephen Holden III is actively involved with the Salvation
Army, being a past member of the New York State Advisory Board and
Chairman of both the Westchester County and White Plain Boards; addi-
tionally, he is a member of the Board of the Thomas H. Slater Center; he
is also the past president of the White Plains Rotary Club and previous-
ly active with the Leukemia Society and Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Stephen Holden III has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Susan, their three
children, as well as their two grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Stephen Holden III has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Stephen Holden III upon the occasion of his designation as Citizen
Extraordinaire by the White Plains Historical Society; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephen Holden III.