2009-J798

Honoring Robert Feder upon the occasion of receiving the Access to Justice Award from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

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2009-J798


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert Feder upon the occasion of
receiving the Access to Justice Award from Legal Services of the Hudson
Valley

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those noteworthy individuals who distinguish themselves
through professional excellence 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 honor
Robert Feder upon the occasion of receiving the Access to Justice Award
from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, One of the founding partners in the White Plains law firm of
Cuddy & Feder, Robert Feder has represented most of the major developers
and owners of commercial property in Westchester and the surrounding
counties; and
WHEREAS, Robert Feder is also general counsel and a director of a
multi-national corporation which is a leader in the field of manufactur-
ing precision parts for the electronics industry, with manufacturing and
sales facilities in 10 states and throughout Europe, Mexico and the Far
East; and
WHEREAS, A member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers,
Robert Feder is a Director of Presidential Realty Corporation, a public-
ly-owned Real Estate Investment Trust; and
WHEREAS, Robert Feder has served for many years as Chairman and a
member of the Board of Directors of White Plains Hospital; during his
tenure, he was actively involved with the negotiations that led to the
formation of the Stellaris Health Network, an alliance of the four lead-
ing community hospitals in Westchester County, and currently serves on
the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Robert Feder believes in giving back to the
community he loves so much; he serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Board
of Trustees of the Purchase College Foundation, Commissioner of the
White Plains Housing Authority and a member of the Board of Directors
and Executive Committee of the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County,
where he also served as President; and
WHEREAS, A member of the American, New York State and Westchester Bar
Associations, Robert Feder was admitted to practice in the State of New
York, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
and before the Tax Court of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Robert Feder received an undergraduate degree cum laude from
the College of the City of New York and a law degree from the Columbia
University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert Feder upon the occasion of receiving the Access to Justice
Award from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, and to wish him contin-
ued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Feder.

actions

  • 13 / Mar / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 17 / Mar / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 17 / Mar / 2009
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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