LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John P. Broder upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Literacy Nassau

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; 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 designation for special recognition
by Literacy Nassau; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the
organization's Challenge 2011 event, to be held on Monday, March 21,
2011, at the Chateau Briand in Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, A marketing, public affairs and development professional for
40 years, John P. Broder is Vice President - External Affairs and Devel-
opment at Winthrop-University Hospital; he is responsible for government
relations and development programs and was instrumental in establishing
the marketing, advertising and public affairs department at the hospi-
tal; and
WHEREAS, Prior to assuming his current position 20 years ago, John P.
Broder was the Vice President in charge of the development programs at
Long Island Jewish Medical Center; he also held senior development posi-
tions at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and for the United Way of
Tri-State; and
WHEREAS, John P. Broder is a board member and serves as a Vice Presi-
dent of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce; he is a board member and past
President of the Mineola Lions Club and a Director and member of the
Executive Committee of the Mineola Community Planning Committee; and
WHEREAS, In addition, John P. Broder served on the Executive Committee
of the Village of Mineola Centennial Committee, and is a member of the
Corporate Advisory Committee of Literacy Nassau; he also held the posi-
tion of Vice President of the Executive Committee of the Rockville
Centre Education Foundation for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Rockville Centre for 32 years, together John P.
Broder and his wife, Josephine, have two children; son, Christopher, and
daughter, Alexis Mara; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, John P. Broder has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which John P. Broder has displayed
throughout 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 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 John P. Broder upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Literacy Nassau; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John P. Broder.