LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Scott Goodman upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the East Meadow Jewish Center

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Scott Goodman upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the East Meadow Jewish Center; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1959, Scott Goodman grew up in Freeport, New York,
and was an active participant on the cross-country and track teams in
high school; he was also actively involved with the morning radio
station as record librarian and station manager, and was the president
of the Key Club in his senior year; and
WHEREAS, Scott Goodman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business
administration with a major in accounting from Northeastern University;
he obtained an M.B.A. from Adelphi University with majors in interna-
tional business and corporate finance; and
WHEREAS, During his business career, Scott Goodman held various
management positions while serving as Controller for Norman Goldstein
Associates; later, he was Director of Operations of M. Blumenthal Graph-
ics in New York City; and
WHEREAS, From 1988 to 1990, Scott Goodman was employed as Controller
and Director of Purchasing for Lafayette Precision Products; from 1990
to 1992, he was Vice President and General Manager for Landes Marketing;
in 1992, he went to work for Ben Forman and Sons where he was responsi-
ble for financial matters for this multi-million dollar manufacturing
company; and
WHEREAS, Joining his current employer, Cargo Connection Logistics, a
transportation and logistics company, in 1996, Scott Goodman first
served as its Executive Vice President when it was a privately owned
company and ultimately as both the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer of this now publicly traded company; and
WHEREAS, Scott Goodman has also been involved as an entrepreneur in
the real estate and freight forwarding areas; he currently serves as the
Chief Executive Officer of Unity Logistics and Transportation, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Scott Goodman has served in various capacities
for multiple non-profit organizations, including the East Meadow Jewish
Center, Congregation B'nai Israel, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club, and
My Special Place, Inc., where he is a Board Member and Director; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Scott Goodman is the Chairperson of the Board of
Trustees of the East Meadow Jewish Center, where he has been a member
since 1998; and
WHEREAS, During his long and distinguished tenure at East Meadow
Jewish Center, Scott Goodman was instrumental in the creation of the
Randi Weingarten School for Children with Special Needs; in addition, he
helped to establish the Center's financial oversight committee to main-
tain the quality of the membership and benefits for members; and
WHEREAS, A life member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, Scott Good-
man is also a Hadassah Associate; and

WHEREAS, Residing in East Meadow, New York, Scott Goodman and his wife
of 19 years, Lauren, are the proud parents of two children, Amanda and
Stuart; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Scott Goodman has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Scott Goodman has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Scott Goodman upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the East Meadow Jewish Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Scott Goodman, East Meadow, New York.