LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peter M. Meyer upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn

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 their profession; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Peter M. Meyer
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Cathedral Club of Brooklyn at its 110th Anniversary Dinner to be held at
the Grand Ballroom, New York Hilton Hotel, on Thursday, February 4,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Peter Meyer is chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and president of NYC Markets, TD Bank,
formerly Commerce Bank; and
WHEREAS, As president of the New York City market for TD Bank, Peter
Meyer is responsible for commercial, retail branch operations and
consumer lending for Commerce 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 began his banking career as a teller while
attending college, working his way to become branch manager and later
served as a commercial lender; an extraordinary leader, he 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 currently 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 chair of the finance committee of the Downtown Brooklyn Part-
nership, 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, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Peter M. Meyer has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Peter M. Meyer upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter M. Meyer.