LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ruth Singer upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Organization Award from the Association of Orthodox Jewish
Teachers on March 15, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ruth
Singer upon the occasion of receiving the Organization Award from the
Association of Orthodox Jewish Teachers at its 39th Annual Luncheon to
be held on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at The Renaissance, Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Singer firmly believes that there is a significant need
for the Association of Orthodox Jewish Teachers, as it represents all
Jewish personnel and students within the New York City Department of
Education; and
WHEREAS, She has devoted countless hours to the Association of Ortho-
dox Jewish Teachers as a Representative of her school; she has also
worked tirelessly to get numerous individuals to join the Association
and therefore, is being recognized for her unwavering loyalty and
support of the Association and its projects; and
WHEREAS, Born in New York City, Ruth Singer started her educational
career for the New York City Board of Education, in 1998, as a school
aide in the Program Room at Franklin K. Lane High School; soon afterward
she was promoted and immediately went to work at Richmond Hill High
School, in the girl's gym locker room; after two months she started to
work in the Program Office where she has been for the past ten years;
and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Ruth Singer has been called
upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Singer serves on various religious and secular Boards of
Directors; she is the school's representative of DC 37 - Local 372 and
is the shop steward; in addition, she is a member of various community
organizations such as Amit and Emunah, and was very impressed when she
visited their educational facilities in Israel; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ruth Singer has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Singer was married to Gerald Singer z'l' for 31 years;
she has two wonderful children, her son, Dan (Natasha), and her daugh-
ter, Cheryl (Yaron Galzur), as well as three grandchildren, Topaz,
Shiraz, and D. Moses Singer, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Ruth
Singer over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ruth Singer upon the occasion of receiving the Organization Award
from the Association of Orthodox Jewish Teachers; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ruth Singer.