LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bob Friedrich upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Queens Civic Congress Founda-
tion, Inc. on April 29, 2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Bob Friedrich has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bob Friedrich
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Queens Civic Congress Foundation, Inc., to be celebrated at its Biennial
Civic Luncheon on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Antun's Caterers in Queens
Village, New York; and
WHEREAS, Bob Friedrich 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, Bob Friedrich is President of Glen Oaks Village, New York's
largest garden apartment co-op and home to 10,000 residents; as an
accountant, he also serves as their CFO; both are voluntary positions;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bob Friedrich is a longtime community leader and
civic activist fighting for transparency and accountability in govern-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Bob Friedrich founded Eastern Queens United (EQU), a coali-
tion of more than a dozen civic associations in eastern Queens that
waged an unwavering battle for Real Redistricting Reform; and
WHEREAS, Bob Friedrich also founded the Presidents Co-op & Condo Coun-
cil (PCCC), a think tank of co-op and condominium board presidents that
currently represents more than 100,000 Queens residents; and
WHEREAS, The PCCC has successfully worked for years on behalf of New
York City's last bastion of affordable housing, its co-ops that are home
to working-class families and seniors; and
WHEREAS, Bob Friedrich is also a prolific writer, penning a monthly
column entitled "OnPoint!" in the TIMES-LEDGER papers; his submissions
and articles have appeared in the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK POST,
the NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL, and numerous co-op magazines; and
WHEREAS, Bob Friedrich has led rallies to save the Q79 bus line, and
continues to fight for replacement of deteriorated curbs throughout the
community, unsustainable water rate increases and sufficient city fund-
ing for the street-tree-damaged sidewalk replacement program; and
WHEREAS, As a civic leader, Bob Friedrich relies on a pragmatic
approach to solving problems while always putting the community's inter-
est first; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Bob Friedrich 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 Bob Friedrich has displayed through-
out his life; 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 Bob Friedrich upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition by the Queens Civic Congress Foundation, Inc. on April 29,
2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bob Friedrich.