LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Robert Charles Golden upon the occa-
sion of receiving The Spirit of Xaverian Award from Xaverian High School
on June 8, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Robert Charles Golden upon the occasion of receiving The Spirit of Xave-
rian Award from Xaverian High School at its Spirit of Xaverian Awards
Dinner to be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Hilton Garden Inn, Staten
Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, Robert Golden, Class of 1964, stands out as one of Xaverian's
most loyal alumni and has maintained a life-long relationship with his
alma mater and the Brothers; a member of the Alumni Association, and
past Trustee of Xaverian, he is being recognized for his volunteerism as
a member of the St. Francis Xavier Society and for his career accom-
plishments as a distinguished Xaverian Alumnus; and
WHEREAS, Robert Golden earned both his Bachelor of Science in Account-
ing and Master of Business Administration in Finance from Fordham
University; and
WHEREAS, Beginning as a summer employee at the Budd Lake Merry-Go-
Round in New Jersey, Robert Golden's work ethic served him well in his
professional career in finance; from clerk to manager, his intelligence
and integrity earned his executive positions with Walston & Co., Inc.,
Spiral Metal Co., and Prudential Securities; listed in WHO'S WHO IN
AMERICA and WHO'S WHO IN FINANCE AND INDUSTRY, he is currently Executive
Vice President of Prudential Financial; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Robert Golden 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 Golden is a member of 18 benevolent organizations
including the Salvation Army, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the
Cathedral Club of Brooklyn; he is a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre of
Jerusalem, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and the Order of St.
Gregory the Great; and
WHEREAS, These organizations have recognized Robert Golden with numer-
ous citations and awards, many of a humanitarian nature, all for the
personal involvement he has given to help advance their noble efforts;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert Golden has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Maureen, and their
children, Kathleen and Bobby, all of whom feel privileged 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 Robert Golden 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 Charles Golden upon the occasion of receiving The Spirit
of Xaverian Award from Xaverian High School on June 8, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Golden.