LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Charles B. Rosenblum upon the occasion
of his designation as Man of the Year by MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick
Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Charles B. Rosenblum upon the occasion of his designation as Man of the
Year by MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, This special occasion will be celebrated at the Merrick Cham-
ber of Commerce's 74th Anniversary Installation Dinner Dance on Thurs-
day, January 8, 2009, at the Chateau Briand in Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Each year MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce
co-sponsor the Man and Woman of the Year contest; nominees and winners
usually do not reflect deeds done in the past year but a culmination of
decades of philanthropic efforts in the community; Charles Rosenblum
truly represents people who have made a commitment to the community and
beyond; and
WHEREAS, Charles Rosenblum is a lawyer with the firm of Krohn, Rosenb-
lum and Rosenblum in the heart of downtown Merrick; he has been the sole
Chairman of the Keep-A-Merrick Beautiful Committee since 1987; and
WHEREAS, Charles Rosenblum's involvement in Kiwanis has also been
exemplary; he served as president for the first time in 1997, and served
again as part of a rotating presidential team; during his membership in
the Kiwanis, he has chaired and served the following: the Board of
Directors, the Annual Pancake Breakfast, the Annual Walk-a-Thon event,
the Kamp Kiwanis committee, the Kiwanis' involvement in the Merrick
Chamber of Commerce Street Festival committee, and the Kiwanis' Annual
Holiday Party, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Since 2005, Charles Rosenblum has served as a trustee on the
Temple Beth Am Board of Directors, as well as on the Ritual Committee
since 2006; he was recently elected to serve as a temple vice-president;
and
WHEREAS, Charles Rosenblum was Merrick's professional of the year in
1997; he serves in the Chatterton PTA and is a member of SEPTA; his
achievements rank at the top of the chart for this prestigious honor;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Donna, their chil-
dren, Ellie, William, and Ryan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Charles Rosenblum's distinguished record merits the recogni-
tion and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Charles B. Rosenblum upon the occasion of his designation as Man
of the Year by MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles B. Rosenblum, 66 Henry Street, Merrick, New York,
11566.