LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert Hauck upon the occasion of his
induction into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame on March 5,
2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Robert Hauck upon the occasion of his induction into the Bishop Kearney
High School Hall of Fame at the school's Hall of Fame Dinner Dance, to
be held at Sirico's Caterers in Brooklyn on Friday, March 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Kearney High School, Brooklyn, New York, has a proud
tradition of a strong educational program, founded in faith and encour-
aging personal and educational development, coupled with commitment to
faith and to engaged citizenship; and
WHEREAS, The Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame honors outstand-
ing members of the Bishop Kearney family and community who exemplify and
support Kearney's mission to educate young women and whose lives and
accomplishments exemplify the tenets of the school; and
WHEREAS, Robert Hauck truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Robert Hauck was raised in Park
Slope, New York, and attended St. Saviour Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding athlete, Robert Hauck competed in swimming and
diving through the AAU, the Prospect Park YMCA, and the CYO, going on to
swim for St. Francis Prep and Stony Brook University; and
WHEREAS, After attending Brooklyn College of The City University of
New York, Robert Hauck developed the family's plumbing business, which
today most generously provides pro bono services to Bishop Kearney,
Bishop Ford, St. Anselm and many other schools and parishes throughout
the diocese and, in addition, he administers Bedford West Realty, a real
estate company which provides affordable housing to community residents;
and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Robert Hauck 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, Robert Hauck volunteers as Chair of the St. Anselm Youth
Activity swim program, where he coordinates the practices and meets of
both the boys' and the girls' teams; he is also a member of the parish
Pastoral Council and the Church History Committee; he also serves as a
lector at both St. Anselm and Blessed Trinity parishes; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Bishop Kearney High School Board of Trustees
and Chair of its Plant Operations Committee as well, Robert Hauck over-
sees building management and maintenance for the school; and
WHEREAS, Among the many other organizations and institutions which
benefit from Robert Hauck's time, talent and expertise are the Xavier
High School Alumni Parent's Group Guild, the Bay Ridge Cathedral Club
and the Coney Island Polar Bear Club; and
WHEREAS, In Breezy Point, Robert Hauck serves on the Co-Op Sewer
Project Committee, and as a Surf Camp Instructor; he also assists at the
Big Fish Contest, and in judging the community's Sand Sculpture and Art
Shows and, an avid sailor and enthusiastic fisherman, he enjoys provid-
ing instruction to young sailors and sharing his skill and knowledge
about both sports with anyone who is interested; and
WHEREAS, With Robert Hauck throughout have been his wife, Margot, and
their children, Alexandra, a 2004 Bishop Kearney High School graduate,

and Victoria, Michael and David, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Robert Hauck's induction into the Bishop Kearney High School
Hall of Fame is a well-deserved and fitting recognition of his achieve-
ments and contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert Hauck upon the occasion of his induction into the Bishop
Kearney High School Hall of Fame on March 5, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Hauck.