Honor Robert Kapito's Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 3625 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Robert Kapito upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Robert Kapito upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium in Monticello High School; and WHEREAS, A member of the Monticello High School Class of 1975, Robert Kapito is President and Director of BlackRock, a member of BlackRock's Global Executive Committee, and Chairman of the Global Operating Committee; and WHEREAS, In these capacities, Robert Kapito is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all BlackRock's key operating units including Investment Strategies, Client Businesses, Technology and Operations, and Risk and Quantitative Analysis; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, Robert Kapito also serves as Director of iShares, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Robert Kapito stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Robert Kapito has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhanced the well-being and vitality of their community and showed a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly 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 commend Robert Kapito upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Robert Kapito.