LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bob Catell and Steve Zelkowitz upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition on their retire-
ment after many years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends and family; and
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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bob
Catell and Steve Zelkowitz upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition on their retirement after many years of distin-
guished service; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a recep-
tion hosted by Steve Holliday and National Grid, to be held on Tuesday,
May 19, 2009, at the Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Ballroom, 333 Adams
Street, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Robert B. ("call me Bob") Catell is the Executive Director
and Deputy Chairman of National Grid PLC, headquartered in London,
England; prior to KeySpan's acquisition by National Grid, he was the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KeySpan Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Co-Chair of the Board of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
and Chairman of the Long Island Association, Bob Catell is an ex officio
Director and Chairman Emeritus of The Partnership for New York City,
Inc. and Past Chairman of the American Gas Association and the US Ener-
gy Association; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bob Catell is a Vice-Chairman of the US National
Petroleum Council's Natural Gas Committee and is on the Board of the
Business Council of New York; Keyera Energy Management, Ltd.; Sovereign
Bancorp, Inc. and JP Morgan Chase, Inc; and
WHEREAS, Bob Catell has worked for National Grid, and it predecessors,
KeySpan and Brooklyn Union Gas Company, for approximately 50 years; born
in 1937, he received both his undergraduate degree in mechanical engi-
neering and his master's degree from City College of New York; and
WHEREAS, Bob Catell and his wife are the proud parents of four daugh-
ters and a son, and have five beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Steven Zelkowitz was the Chief Administrative Officer of
KeySpan Energy Assets and Supply Group of the KeySpan Corporation prior
to its acquisition by National Grid; and
WHEREAS, A native New Yorker, Steven Zelkowitz was raised in Washing-
ton Heights in northern Manhattan; he graduated from Stuyvesant High
School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University
Heights Campus of New York University; he received his Juris Doctor
degree from St. John's University School of Law in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Joining the firm of Cullen and Dykman upon graduation from
law school, Steven Zelkowitz was named a partner in 1984; he was head of
its Corporate/Energy Department, specializing in energy and utility law
and also served on the firm's Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Steven Zelkowitz joined KeySpan as its Senior Vice
President and Deputy General Counsel; he was promoted to Senior Vice
President and General Counsel in February 2000, and elected Executive

Vice President and General Counsel in 2001; in February 2003, he was
named Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer; and
WHEREAS, A member of the New York State and American Bar Associations,
Steven Zelkowitz is a past Chair of the Public Utility Law Committee of
the New York State Bar Association; he also serves on the American Gas
Association's Leadership Council and on the legal committees of both the
American Gas Association and the Edison Electric Institute; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Steven Zelkowitz is a member of the Board of
Trustees of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Brooklyn Bar Associ-
ation, as well as the Board of Trustees of Brooklyn Law School; and
WHEREAS, As two of Brooklyn's true sons, Bob Catell and Steve Zelkow-
itz have rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the
Brooklyn community for many years, serving with loyalty, honor and
distinction; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bob Catell and Steve Zelkowitz upon the occasion of their desig-
nation for special recognition on their retirement after many years of
distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bob Catell and Steve Zelkowitz.