LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stephen Oliver upon the occasion of his
induction into Fontbonne Hall Academy's Hall of Fame

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, Stephen Oliver has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Stephen Oliver
upon the occasion of his induction into Fontbonne Hall Academy's Hall of
Fame, to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in Brooklyn, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Stephen Oliver 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 Oliver was born and raised in Brooklyn and currently
resides in Bay Ridge; he began his education at Saint Patrick's Elemen-
tary School, and then graduated from Xavier High School in Manhattan in
1980; he attended Saint John's University and New York Tech, earning a
degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Oliver and his wife, Laurie have been married for 24
years; together, they have three children, Stephen, Jillian, and Kate;
Stephen's exposure to the restaurant industry began as a young boy work-
ing for his father at Pipin's Pub; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Oliver learned every aspect of the business; in 1987,
at the age of 25, he opened his own establishment, Chadwick's; the busi-
ness has become a main staple in Bay Ridge and is currently entering its
24th year of successful operation; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Chadwick's, Stephen Oliver returned to his
roots five years ago as one of the partners in Pipin's Pub; both of
these establishments continually help to support the various organiza-
tions within the Bay Ridge community; and
WHEREAS, Sports have always played a large part in Stephen Oliver's
life; being asked to coach junior varsity basketball at Fontbonne was an
invitation he welcomed; the year was 2007, and his daughter Jillian was
an incoming freshman who hoped to play basketball on the Fontbonne team;
that year, he led the team to a Brooklyn/Queens Championship; and
WHEREAS, The JV team continued its success story and garnered another
Brooklyn/Queens Championship this year; mid-way through the 2008-2009
season, Stephen Oliver began coaching the varsity team, and this year,
for the first time in Fontbonne's history, the varsity team earned the
title of City Champions, and made it to the semifinals of the State
Championships; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Stephen Oliver has always donated his time and
resources for Fontbonne's events; he is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Stephen Oliver has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Stephen Oliver has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Stephen Oliver upon the occasion of his induction into Fontbonne
Hall Academy's Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephen Oliver.