LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rita Malmud upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Ted Benjamin Award on Sunday, May 3, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rita
Malmud upon the occasion of receiving the Ted Benjamin Award on Sunday,
May 3, 2009, at the Westchester Hills Golf Club, White Plains, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Ted Benjamin Award is named after an extraordinary man
whose significant contributions left a lasting mark on the White Plains
community; each year, this commendation is bestowed up an individual who
dedicates him or herself to the community and serves as a living testa-
ment to the memory and service of Ted Benjamin; and
WHEREAS, Rita Malmud is a woman of singular distinction who has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, exceptional intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
consequently has been designated for this most prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, A resident of White Plains, New York, since 1963, Rita Malmud
has served as a member of the Common Council for the past 20 years;
during her service, she has been a true community leader who has brought
about countless improvements to her beloved community; and
WHEREAS, Rita Malmud has worked tirelessly to bring about the dedi-
cation of the Greenway open spaces and to strengthen the Ethics Code;
she was also instrumental in the building of the Westchester Mall, as
well as the new supermarket; additionally, she has helped to revitalize
downtown with new restaurants, stores, movies and a variety of income-
level housing for the White Plains workforce; and
WHEREAS, Rita Malmud has also served as the Recreation Advisory Chair-
woman; throughout her esteemed tenure, White Plains saw an increase in
ball fields, a playground newly outfitted with Special Needs equipment,
and its first-ever Dog Park; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a member of the Common Council, Rita Malmud
was deeply involved in local government issues in her role as President
of the League of Women Voters; in addition, she is a member of the White
Plains Historical Society, and has served as a member of many City
Commissions; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Rita Malmud has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Born in California, Rita Malmud came to New York after gradu-
ating from high school; upon her arrival, she pursued a career in
computers and commercial real estate; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Tom, their chil-
dren, as well as their grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Rita Malmud has displayed throughout
her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rita Malmud upon the occasion of receiving the Ted Benjamin Award
on Sunday, May 3, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rita Malmud.