Honor Lawrence Kudlow

Senate Resolution No. 395 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMENDING Lawrence Kudlow upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn on February 9, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and energies to the service of their community and profession, participating in civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Lawrence Kudlow upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, to be celebrated at its 117th Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, New York; and WHEREAS, In addition, His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan will serve as this year's Keynote Speaker; and WHEREAS, Founded on March 1, 1900, the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn is the primary Catholic lay organization in the Diocese of Brooklyn; its members work to advance Catholic interests, promote the moral improvement of its members, foster their Catholic spirit, and unite them through social gatherings held in pursuit of its mission; and WHEREAS, Lawrence Kudlow was educated at both the University of Rochester and Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs; and WHEREAS, Currently, Lawrence Kudlow holds the distinguished title of Senior Contributor of CNBC and is the well-known radio host of the nationally-syndicated "Larry Kudlow Show"; he is also a syndicated columnist and author of the recently released JFK and the Reagan Revolution; and WHEREAS, During President Ronald Reagan's first term, Lawrence Kudlow served as the Associate Director for Economics and Planning, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President; in this capacity, he was engaged in the development of the administration's economic and budget policy; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, Lawrence Kudlow is the recipient of numerous awards including the Extraordinary Commitment Award by St. Patrick's Church of Redding, Connecticut, the Bishop's Humanitarian Award by Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens, the Humanitarian Award by the Pregnancy Care Center of New Rochelle, New York, the Distinguished Communicator Award by the Brooklyn Diocese, and the Ambassadors for Mission Award by the Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States; and WHEREAS, A true public servant, Lawrence Kudlow also received the Spirit Award by the Hazelden Foundation of Center City, Minnesota, the Exemplary Achievement Award by Covenant House of New York, the Ethical Angel Award by the Guardian Angels of New York, the Reagan Great Communicator Award, the Discovery Award by Sacred Heart University, the Visionary Award by Council for Economic Education, the Community Recognition Award by Positive Directions, the Reflection Award by Good Counsel, and the President's Award by Silver Hill Hospital, as well as the Dwight-Englewood School Outstanding Alumni Award; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his community, Lawrence Kudlow serves on the Board of Directors of Hazelden New York, and the Catholic Cluster School of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut; he also holds the title of President of St. Patrick's Church Parish Council, and a was a former member of the Fordham University Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their profession and community, and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Lawrence Kudlow upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn on February 9, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lawrence Kudlow.