LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert F. Nolan upon the occasion of his
retirement after 25 years of distinguished service to the Bronx Borough
President and his Office

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, purposeful lives, and civic endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
congratulate and honor Robert F. Nolan upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the Office of the Bronx Borough President after 25 years of
devoted service; and
WHEREAS, As Budget Director for the Bronx Borough President's Office,
Robert F. Nolan was responsible for the oversight of more than 200
programs funded by the office, as well as a multimillion dollar capital
budget program of improvements to schools, libraries, parks and cultural
institutions; and
WHEREAS, Prior to serving the Borough President as Budget Director,
Robert F. Nolan was the Deputy for Intergovernmental Affairs; and
WHEREAS, From the late 1970s into the 1980s, Robert F. Nolan was the
Director of Economic Development and is justly proud to have written the
proposal which resulted in the creation of the Bronx Overall Economic
Development Corporation, a program through which many small businesses
received affordable loans from the federal government which, in turn,
helped revitalize the Bronx; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional and family responsibil-
ities, Robert F. Nolan has been a valued member of many community organ-
izations including the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 3; the
Bronx Council on the Arts; Bronx County Historical Society; and the
Morris Park Community Association; and
WHEREAS, Among the many organizations and institutions which have
fittingly honored Robert F. Nolan for his service to his community are
Bronx Community College, the Chippewa Club, Van Nest Little League,
National Conference for Jewish Life, Uniformed Firefighters Association,
Morris Park Sports, Children are Precious, South Bronx People for
Change, and the Bronx House, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corpo-
ration, City Island Library Committee and Engine 41 Committee; and
WHEREAS, The son of the late Judge and Mrs. Benjamin F. Nolan, Robert
F. Nolan is a lifelong resident of Bronx County and a graduate of Our
Lady of Solace Grammar School, Salesian High School and Fordham Univer-
sity; and
WHEREAS, With Robert F. Nolan throughout have been his wife Susan,
their daughter Vivian, and their son Christopher and his wife Kristin,
all of whom are proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his many
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Robert F. Nolan has served the Bronx Borough President's
Office and the City of New York with great diligence and unswerving
commitment, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues and community who gathered, together with his family and
friends, on December 10, 2008, to honor him for his contributions and to
wish him well in his retirement; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his distinguished service, it is the sense
of the Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to Robert F.
Nolan and to applaud him for his commitment, dedication and accomplish-
ment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert F. Nolan upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years
of dedicated and distinguished service to the Office of the Bronx
Borough President; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert F. Nolan.