Bill Text: NY J00668 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Mourning the death of Robert Rosenbloom, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-04-10 - ADOPTED [J00668 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J00668-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 668 BY: Senator HARCKHAM MOURNING the death of Robert Rosenbloom, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" Rosenbloom of Ossining, New York, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, Robert Rosenbloom distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, Robert Rosenbloom's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 20, 1945, to the late Harriet (Silberstein) and S. Eugene Rosenbloom, Robert Rosenbloom graduated from Princeton University in 1967, and later completed a Doctorate degree in Political Science at Stanford University; and WHEREAS, Shortly after his graduation from Princeton, Robert Rosenbloom served in Bolivia with the Peace Corps; proving a formative experience that shaped the trajectory of his life-long volunteerism, he discovered passion for community development, as well as for Latin American culture and the Spanish language; and WHEREAS, Robert Rosenbloom was an Assistant Professor of Politics at Mount Holyoke college before moving on to join the Corporate Social Responsibility team at Chemical Bank (later JPMorgan Chase Foundation) in 1983; and WHEREAS, Over the following 22 years, in a great act of selflessness and care for others, Robert Rosenbloom and a group of his close-knit colleagues funded millions of dollars in grants to charitable organizations in the U.S. and around the world; and WHEREAS, Committed to social justice on a local level, and after his retirement from JPMorgan Chase, Robert Rosenbloom worked part-time for the Housing Action Council, helping Westchester residents facing foreclosure; for years, he sat on the boards of the IFCA Housing Network and the Ethical Society of Northern Westchester; he additionally volunteered with the Neighbors Link organization to help immigrants learn English and integrate into American life; and WHEREAS, In his free time, Robert Rosenbloom's hobbies included reading historical fiction or non-fiction, walking in Rockefeller State Park, swimming at Club Fit, kayaking the Croton River, making lattes, baking bread, eating ice cream, watching movies, enjoying music, and spending time with his cherished friends and family; and WHEREAS, Robert Rosenbloom is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lisa; son, Philip; daughter, Kate; grandsons, Lucien and Caleb; and sisters, Bettyann and Jane; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Robert Rosenbloom leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Robert Rosenbloom, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Robert Rosenbloom.