LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert S. Woods upon the occasion of his
designation by HeartShare Human Services of New York as the recipient of
its 2011 Linda Dano Heart Award

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 accord with its long-stand-
ing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Robert S.
Woods upon the occasion of his designation by HeartShare Human Services
of New York as the recipient of its 2011 Linda Dano Heart Award; and
WHEREAS, Emmy Award winning actor Robert S. Woods will be honored at
the organization's Spring Gala and Auction, to be held on Thursday,
March 24, 2011, at the New York Marriott Marquis; and
WHEREAS, HeartShare Human Services of New York is a nonprofit human
services agency dedicated to improving the lives of people in need of
special services and support, and to helping individuals develop to
their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1914, HeartShare Human Services of New York
promotes self-sufficiency and responsibility through its programs and
services to more than 25,000 children, adults, families, and the devel-
opmentally disabled throughout New York City annually; each year, at its
Spring Gala and Auction, it proudly recognizes the achievements of those
who exemplify its ideals and help to further its mission; and
WHEREAS, Best known for his Emmy Award winning role as Police Commis-
sioner, Bo Buchanan, on "One Life To Live," Robert S. Woods has been an
icon of ABC Daytime for the past 32 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, he served with the 5th Special Forces Group of the
United States Army, completing a tour of 15 months in Vietnam; upon his
return, he joined the 12th Special Forces Reserve Group in his native
Long Beach, California while he completed his degree in Radio & Tele-
vision Production at California State University, Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. Woods' sights, set on becoming a news broadcaster
or television director, were cut short when he won the role of Evil Eye
Fleagle in the Disneyland Drama Workshop Production of "Li'l Abner"; and
WHEREAS, While performing that role, he worked part-time at Disneyland
on the famous Jungle Cruise attraction, encouraging his acting talents;
he applied to the Film Actor's Workshop, an accredited school located on
the old Warner Brothers lot in Burbank which honored the GI Bill; he was
readily accepted and soon became one of its star students; and
WHEREAS, Two army training films and a summer season tour of "Barefoot
in the Park" as the handsome, ambitious Paul Bratter with star Dorothy
Lamour as his mother-in-law followed; after which he began accumulating
television credits including "The Waltons" as young Dr. David Spencer,
and as Lt. Bob King in "Project UFO," "City of Angels," "Police Story"
and many others; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. Woods then won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award
for Best Actor in the original play "Stitch & Yubie," presented in a
theatre which had just 25 seats; and
WHEREAS, In 1979 Robert S. Woods landed his most notable role playing
Bo Buchanan on "One Life To Live" for ABC; in 1983 he won the presti-
gious Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, with subsequent nominations
following in 1986, 1993, 1994, 1999 and 2000; and
WHEREAS, He was actively involved with the New York City Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Commission, serving on its council for the Commemora-
tive Wall in Lower Manhattan and speaking at its dedication in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Robert S. Woods has lent his name to The Leukemia Society-
Jane Elissa Foundation on numerous occasions and became the spokesperson
for the Fisher Foundation for Alzheimer Research in New York City, a
disease from which both his mother and his father-in-law had suffered;
and
WHEREAS, He and his wife Loyita were introduced to HeartShare through
their dear friend, Linda Dano and look forward to continuing their
support for the magnificent and successful efforts HeartShare makes in
the care and education of children, young adults and adults who are
challenged by autism, developmental disabilities and mental retardation,
and he is pleased to receive the HeartShare award named on her honor;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Robert S. Woods 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 Robert S. Woods has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert S. Woods upon the occasion of his designation by HeartShare
Human Services of New York as the recipient of its 2011 Linda Dano Heart
Award on March 24, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert S. Woods.