LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Philip Rosen upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Senior Personnel Placement
Bureau on May 19, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Philip Rosen upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Senior Personnel Placement Bureau on Tuesday, May 19, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Philip Rosen has continually
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 prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Bronx to Polish parents, Philip Rosen attended
Townsend Harris High School; upon graduation, he enrolled at Cornell
University where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Philip Rosen proudly served as an Offi-
cer in the South Pacific as part of the Construction Battalion of the
United States Navy; he was also involved with The Manhattan Project for
two years; and
WHEREAS, Upon his discharge from service, Philip Rosen entered the
business of masonry contracting and real estate development; today, he
is still involved in the construction of many high rise apartment build-
ings in Manhattan, the Bronx and Westchester; and
WHEREAS, A devoted member of Temple Israel, Philip Rosen has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors on
behalf of his community of New Rochelle and has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Philip Rosen has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Rita, and their three
children, as well as their eight 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 Philip Rosen has displayed through-
out 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
commend Philip Rosen upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Senior Personnel Placement Bureau on May 19, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Philip Rosen.