LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Belle and Arthur Simon upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by the Westchester
Region of Hadassah on March 13, 2010

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved 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 commend
Belle and Arthur Simon upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Westchester Region of Hadassah at its Rollin'
at the Ritz, 2010 Monte Carlo Gala, to be held on Saturday, March 13,
2010, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, White Plains, New York; and
WHEREAS, Belle and Arthur Simon have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their community and subsequently have been chosen
for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Belle Simon has dedicated herself as Life member and national
leader of Hadassah; she currently serves as Deputy Coordinator of Hadas-
sah International and is a member of the National Board; she served on
the National Executive Committee for 15 years and was the National Chair
of Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah Office in Israel, the Jewish
Education Department, Organization Department and Young Leaders; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Belle Simon chaired the first Long Island Jewish
Women's Forum, was a Vice President of the Conference of Jewish Organ-
izations of Nassau County, and has been a trustee of her synagogue, the
Religious School Board and their sisterhood; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Simon, an attorney, practiced law successfully in
Brooklyn, New York, for 45 years; he has been a dedicated leader of the
Jewish community, serving in a wide variety of leadership roles in the
West Hempstead Jewish Community Center, the United Jewish Appeal and
State of Israel Bonds; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Belle and Arthur Simon have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Belle and Arthur Simon have displayed
throughout their lives; 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
commend Belle and Arthur Simon upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the Westchester Region of Hadassah on March
13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Belle and Arthur Simon.