LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert Holden 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, Robert Holden 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 Robert Holden
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, Robert Holden graduated from Queens College in 1978, earning
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art/Photography; he also attended
Hunter College, from which he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in
Studio Art/Photography in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Since 1980, Robert Holden has worked as a Professor in the
Department of Advertising Design and Graphic Arts at the New York City
College of Technology in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Robert Holden is also the founder and president of Robert
Holden Design, a graphic design services business; and
WHEREAS, Robert Holden 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, A valued and involved member of his community, Robert Holden
has served on the Juniper Park Civic Association since 1989, and
currently serves as president; additionally, he is Chairman of the
Public Safety Committee for Community Board Five Queens; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable man is also the president and founder of
Juniper Valley Park Conservancy and Midville Dodgers Amateur Baseball
Clubs; and
WHEREAS, During his civic activities, Robert Holden has been instru-
mental in a large number of accomplishments throughout his community
including: transforming the JPCA into one of the largest civic associ-
ations in the State of New York; led the fight to save St. Saviour's;
designed and installed over 150 September 11th Memorial street banners
in Middle Village and Maspeth; and formed the Juniper Juniors Civic
Association for kids, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert Holden 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 Robert Holden 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 Robert Holden 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 Robert Holden.