5877441 ACR 21-168, Robert A. Malson Recognition Resolution of 2016  

  • A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

     

    21-168 

     

    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

     

    February 2, 2016

     

     

    To recognize and honor Mr. Robert A. Malson, Esq., for his 18 years of service as

      President of the District of Columbia Hospital Association.

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson is an attorney and business executive with more than 40 years of experience in law, business management, advocacy, public policy, and strategic planning on the federal, regional, and local levels;

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson is a veteran of the United States Navy and was a surface warfare specialist trained as a Talos and Terrier Guided Missile Radar-Computer Operator-Technician and served aboard the nuclear-powered USS Long Beach (CGN-9) during the Vietnam War;

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson is an alumnus of Howard University, having received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics;

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson received his Juris Doctor from the Harvard Law School;

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson was counsel to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee;

     

      WHEREAS, Mr. Malson was associate director of the White House Domestic Policy Staff for President Jimmy Carter;

     

      WHEREAS, Mr. Malson is a chairman emeritus of the board of directors of the Children's National Health System;

     

      WHEREAS, Mr. Malson was chairman of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Bioterrorism Task Force and vice chairman of COG’s Emergency Preparedness Council during the responses to the 2001 attack on the Pentagon and the anthrax attack one month later. 

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson has previously served as chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Way of the National Capital Area;

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson has served as a statutory member of the United Medical Center (Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation) Board of Directors since its creation; and

     

    WHEREAS, Mr. Malson is married to attorney Deborah Royster and is the proud father of 3 adult children, Erik, Alexander, and Hilary.

                RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Robert A. Malson Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

     

                Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Mr. Robert A. Malson, Esq., for his extensive service, leadership, and advocacy on behalf of District hospitals.

     

                Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.