LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hollinsworth upon
the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body joins the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in
eager anticipation of the day when CF no longer stands for Cystic Fibro-
sis, but for "Cure Found"; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Hollinsworth upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that
causes mucus to build up and clog some of the organs in the body,
particularly the lungs and pancreas; when mucus clogs the lungs, it can
make breathing very difficult; the mucus also causes bacteria (or germs)
to get stuck in the airways, which causes inflammation (or swelling) and
infections that lead to lung damage; and
WHEREAS, By the time Robert Hollinsworth was 34 years old, he had lost
his sister, Mary, and his two brothers, John and Jimmy to Cystic Fibro-
sis (CF); and
WHEREAS, Robert Hollinsworth eventually began to get involved in the
CF Foundation; he and his friend, Tim O'Brien, held an impromptu golf
tournament that started with some friends and co-workers and they would
donate the proceeds to the CF Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, the CF Foundation asked Robert and his wife,
Justine, to serve on the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Through their tenure on the Board of Directors, Robert and
Justine both served on the Executive Board at alternating times; Robert
started playing in the Marathon Golf Challenge in 2001 and was the top
fundraiser for nine straight years; Justine became more involved in the
Breath of Life gala and has served on this committee for six years; and
WHEREAS, Once Justine joined Robert in the golf tournament, it evolved
into an annual tradition known as the "Hollinsworth Memorial Golf Tour-
nament"; in honor of Bob's sister, Mary, and brothers, John and Jim, the
Hollinsworth Memorial Golf Tournament has been ongoing for 13 years; and
WHEREAS, With the help of Tim O'Brien, countless sponsors including
CoreLogic and Assurant Specialty Property, friends and family, this
tournament has become a great social function for the CF Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Hollinsworths have raised a significant amount for the CF
Foundation over the past 10 years; what started as trepidation for
Robert has turned into a commitment to find a cure from both Robert and
Justine; and
WHEREAS, Robert and Justine Hollinsworth have two young children, Abby
and Lindsay; Justine is a stay-at-home mom and loves all that it
entails; she volunteers at both of her daughters' schools and is
involved in the PTO; Robert has been employed at HSBC for over 25 years
and is active in Habitat for Humanity as well as a soccer coach for his
daughter Abby's soccer team; the Hollinsworths also participate with
SoldiersAngels.org; and
WHEREAS, True assets to society, the Hollinsworths' distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hollinsworth upon the occasion of their desig-

nation for special recognition by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hollinsworth.