LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David and Holly Singer upon the occasion
of their designation as recipients of the 2011 Humanitarian of the Year
Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor David and
Holly Singer upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the
2011 Humanitarian of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Northern
Westchester to be celebrated at its 17th Annual Humanitarian Award
Dinner at Lexus of Mount Kisco in Mount Kisco, New York, on Saturday,
June 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established
in 1939, as a place for boys to get off the streets; it is a non-profit
organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especial-
ly those who need it most, to realize their full potential as produc-
tive, responsible, and caring citizens; it serves 2,000 youths, boys and
girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester
communities and has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the
national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America; and
WHEREAS, David and Holly Singer, of Bedford, New York, have been
called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstintingly;
they have offered continuous support and dedication to the Boys & Girls
Club of Northern Westchester and should be commended; and
WHEREAS, David Singer received his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse
University and his Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, David Singer joined Robison Oil as Vice President
and in 2008, became its President and CEO; in this capacity, he has led
the company to be a leader in green initiatives such as wind generated
electricity for home and business, bio fuels, energy audits, and solar
power; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, David and Holly assisted the Boys & Girls Club in
setting up a 10-year power purchase agreement with the installation of
new solar panels from Mercury Solar; the panels, owned by Robison Oil,
allow the Club to minimize their carbon footprint while reducing long-
term energy costs long into the future; and
WHEREAS, Over the past fifteen years, David Singer has served the
community in many ways, including as a member of the Board of Directors
for organizations such as the Westchester Putnam Workforce Investment
Board, United Jewish Appeal Business and Professionals Division, the
Rosenthal Jewish Community Center of Northern Westchester, the White
Plains Hospital Advisory Board, and the ten years he has been serving on
the Board of the Boys & Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, Holly received her Juris Doctor degree from Cardozo School of
Law and is a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bar Associ-
ations; and
WHEREAS, Holly Singer has been working to raise money and awareness
for Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis research; in addition, she has
lobbied in Washington, D.C. on behalf of faith based initiatives and has
raised money for the Relief Fund for Victims of Terrorism; and
WHEREAS, Holly Singer is involved in a number of community organiza-
tions, including Temple Shaaray Tefila, Fox Lane Middle School Associ-
ation, and the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester; and

WHEREAS, David and Holly Singer are the proud parents of three wonder-
ful children, Olivia, Benjamin, and Wyatt, all of whom feel privileged
to be part of their lives and rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, When David Singer is not devoting his time to family, work,
and the community, he coaches the Bedford Recreation Basketball Team and
Bedford Hills Little League baseball; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, David and Holly Singer have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David and Holly Singer upon the occasion of their designation as
recipients of the 2011 Humanitarian of the Year Award by the Boys &
Girls Club of Northern Westchester; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David and Holly Singer.