LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sara Eckstein upon the occasion of her
designation as Woman of the Year by the Dayan Lilah chapter of Hadassah

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Sara Eckstein has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sara Eckstein
upon the occasion of her designation as Woman of the Year by the Dayan
Lilah chapter of Hadassah, to be celebrated on Thursday, April 30, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a
volunteer women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired
to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity,
and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society; and
WHEREAS, Sara Eckstein has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Sara Eckstein has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sara Eckstein has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sara Eckstein upon the occasion of her designation as Woman of the
Year by the Dayan Lilah chapter of Hadassah; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sara Eckstein.