LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John P. Broder upon the occasion of his
retirement after many years of distinguished service to Winthrop Univer-
sity Hospital in Mineola, New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
P. Broder upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service to Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, New
York, to be celebrated on Tuesday, July 12, 2012 at the Garden City
Country Club, Garden City, New York; and
WHEREAS, John P. Broder will officially retire on Tuesday, July 31,
2012; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Michael's College in Vermont, where he
received an undergraduate degree in business administration, and Hagen
Graduate School of Business at Iona College where he earned a MBA in
Marketing, John P. Broder honorably served his country as a member of
the United States Army after serving a combat tour in the Republic of
Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, John P. Broder has been in the marketing, public affairs and
development profession for 42 years; and
WHEREAS, In his current position as Vice President External Affairs
and Development at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, New York, he
is responsible for government relations and development programs; and
WHEREAS, John P. Broder was instrumental in establishing the market-
ing, advertising and public affairs department at the Hospital, and
managed them for 20 years in addition to his fundraising and government
affairs responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Prior to assuming his current position 23 years ago, John P.
Broder was the Vice President in charge of the development programs at
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, after leaving Columbia Presbyterian
Medical Center where he was responsible for the hospital's successful
capital campaign; and
WHEREAS, John P. Broder left the United Way of Tri-State in 1982 where
he was the Senior Vice President in charge of the campaign operations
for the New York; Fairfield County, Connecticut; and Northern New Jersey
regions; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, John P. Broder
is a board member and serves as a Vice President of the Mineola Chamber
of Commerce; board member and past President of the Mineola Lions Club;
Director of the Fair Media Council; was a Director and member of the
Executive Committee of the Mineola Community Planning Committee; served
on the Executive Committee of the Village of Mineola Centennial Commit-
tee; and is a member of the Corporate Advisory Committee of Literacy
Nassau; and
WHEREAS, Prior to retiring, John P. Broder held the position of the
Vice President-Executive Committee of the Rockville Centre Education
Foundation for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 40 years, Jose-
phine; their son, Christopher (Maria); daughter, Alexis Mara; and grand-
daughters, Maya and Alicia, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, For the past 23 years, John P. Broder rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Winthrop-University Hospital; in

his capacity as Vice President, John P. Broder served with loyalty,
honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, John P. Broder was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Winthrop-University Hospital, John P.
Broder earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John P. Broder upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service to Winthrop-University Hospital ; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John P. Broder.