LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Robert Naldi upon the occasion of
receiving the Dr. Frank J. Crifasi Memorial Award from the Council of
Neighborhood Organizations Inc. on June 3, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Robert Naldi upon the occasion of receiving the Dr. Frank J. Crifasi
Memorial Award from the Council of Neighborhood Organizations Inc.
(C.O.N.O.) at its 26th Annual Dance to be held on Thursday, June 3,
2010, at Sirico's Caterers, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Robert Naldi has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and subse-
quently has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Robert Naldi is an experienced financial officer with more
than 30 years of experience and a proven record of diversified responsi-
bility in financial management within the healthcare industry; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Robert Naldi serves as the Executive Vice Presi-
dent and Chief Financial Officer of the illustrious Maimonides Medical
Center; and
WHEREAS, Robert Naldi came to Maimonides from Beth Israel Medical
Center and St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, where he served as
Senior Vice President of Finance and was responsible for all the finan-
cial operations of both institutions; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the financial operations, Robert Naldi oversaw
the Faculty Practice Plan, physician recruitment, financial planning,
and the integration of financial departments; he also implemented numer-
ous business development initiatives; and
WHEREAS, A graduate with an Accounting degree from Lehman College,
Robert Naldi earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from
Fordham University; he began his career at Beth Israel as an accountant
in 1969 and went on to assume leadership roles in areas such as
reimbursement, budgeting, financial planning, managed care contracting
and patient billing; and
WHEREAS, Robert Naldi 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, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert Naldi 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 Robert Naldi has displayed through-
out 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 the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Robert Naldi upon the occasion of receiving the Dr. Frank J.
Crifasi Memorial Award from the Council of Neighborhood Organizations
Inc. on June 3, 2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Naldi.