LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert D. Zucker upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Robert D. Zucker upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition, to be celebrated on his 90th birthday on Wednesday, May 18,
2011; and
WHEREAS, A party in his honor will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011,
at SUNY Maritime College, at Fort Schuyler, in the Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, Raised in the Bronx and Manhattan, Robert Zucker graduated
from Horace Mann in 1937 and Columbia University in 1941; from there, he
enlisted in the United States Navy, was sent to Officer Candidate School
and was commissioned as Lieutenant Commander in charge of minesweeper AM
217, the USS Delegate during World War II; and
WHEREAS, In 1942, Robert Zucker married his wife, the late Allyn, and
they had three children, Michael, Alan and Nancy; and
WHEREAS, In 1955, Robert Zucker and his family moved from his first
house in Rosyln to the one where he currently lives, in the Village of
Roslyn Estates; he served as mayor of the village for 10 years, and has
remained active in village politics and on committees; he has always
retained his love of the water, and for several years owned a sailboat;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his companion of 10 years,
Frances; his three children, his four grandchildren and his 10 great-
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert D. Zucker upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert D. Zucker.