LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ronnie Bing upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the New City Jewish Center on May
17, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have
devoted their purposeful lives to the service of faith and community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ronnie Bing upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by the New City Jewish Center at its Past President's Journal Ball to be
held on Sunday, May 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Ronnie Bing has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and faith and
consequently has been designated for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born in the West Bronx in 1944, Ronnie Bing graduated from
the Bronx High School of Science and then attended City College, where
he earned his Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education and his
Master's degree in Administration and Supervision; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie Bing had a very distinguished career as an educator;
he taught high school mathematics, and was the Assistant Principal at
the High School for the Humanities in Manhattan; during his tenure, he
received many awards including Supervisor of the Year from the Manhattan
Superintendent's Office and the Board of Education of New York City; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ronnie Bing has worked as the Supervisor of the
Adult Education Program associated with Local 3 of the Electrical Union;
he is currently semi-retired; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Ronnie Bing moved to New City, and immediately
became an active member of the New City Jewish Center; an exemplary
leader, he has served as Men's Club President, Fund-Raising Vice Presi-
dent, as well as Administrative and Executive Vice President; most
recently, he concluded his 2006-2008 term as the President of the
Center; and
WHEREAS, In addition to these leadership positions, Ronnie Bing has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeav-
ors on behalf of the New City Jewish Center and has always given of
himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Ronnie Bing has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Linda, their daugh-
ters, Melissa and Traci, and their spouses, Elliott and Michael, as well
as their grandchildren, Gabrielle, Dara and Justin, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it
is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ronnie Bing upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the New City Jewish Center on May 17, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ronnie Bing.