LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Alan and Audrey Schulman upon the
occasion of their designation as Guests of Honor at the 60th Anniversary
Dinner of the Hebrew Institute of White Plains on March 21, 2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is greatly
enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote them-
selves to endeavors of family, faith, and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Alan and Audrey Schulman upon the occasion of their designation as
Guests of Honor at the 60th Anniversary Dinner of the Hebrew Institute
of White Plains, to be held at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue in White Plains
on Sunday, March 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, In honoring Alan and Audrey Schulman for their leadership,
service and commitment, the Hebrew Institute of White Plains (HIWP)
recognizes a couple who have a long association with the synagogue and
pays fitting tribute to them for their tireless efforts on behalf of the
shul and the community; and
WHEREAS, Alan and Audrey Schulman recently celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; they met in 1956 and were married on December 27,
1959, Audrey's birthday; and
WHEREAS, Alan and Audrey Schulman were both born in Brooklyn, Alan in
East New York and Audrey in Williamsburg; they were raised in strong
Jewish families and communities and, growing up, developed robust Jewish
values and a shared firm belief in service to family, faith and communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Alan Schulman attended PS 190, Junior High School 109 and
Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn and graduated from Hempstead
High School after his family moved to East Meadow, Long Island, after
which he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in
accounting, from Queens College of The City University of New York,
began his long and distinguished career in accounting with a public
accounting firm in Manhattan, happily, at the time, earning $60.00 a
week, and became a CPA; and
WHEREAS, Similarly, Audrey Schulman attended PS 122 in Brooklyn and,
after her family moved to Kew Gardens in Queens, attended two junior
high schools and graduated from Jamaica High School; she began her
college education at a later stage and successfully ran a bookkeeping
business before becoming a certified travel consultant with her own
business and continues to be active in the travel industry to this day;
and
WHEREAS, The Schulmans lived in Queens for six years, in East Meadow
for four years and, in December 1969, moved to Schenectady; Alan joined
an established CPA firm in Albany where he became a partner and remained
until his retirement on December 31, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Active in his profession, Alan became the national Chairman
of Continuing Professional Education for ARAF, a national consortium of
regional accounting firms and, in addition to managing his practice, he
handled all personnel and training for his firm, which had grown to
include more than 50 people; and
WHEREAS, Alan and Audrey Schulman joined Congregation Agudat Achim in
Schenectady; they quickly became active and cherished members and the
synagogue became their second home both socially and spiritually; and

WHEREAS, Alan Schulman served ably as Treasurer then Vice President of
the congregation, helping it remain on a firm, fiscally responsible
footing while Audrey Schulman was active in the Sisterhood, chaired many
fundraising events, co-chaired numerous dinners, assisted with the
layout of the synagogue's bulletin, and helped in the office or wherever
else she might be needed; and
WHEREAS, After 31 years in Schenectady and Alan's retirement, Alan and
Audrey Schulman returned to the New York City area and settled in White
Plains in 2000; where, at the suggestion of their children, they visited
and immediately joined the Hebrew Institute of White Plains and quickly
became a welcome and much valued part of the HIWP family; and
WHEREAS, Today, Alan is the Hebrew Institute of White Plains' Treasur-
er, Audrey's beautiful handwriting graces all of HIWP's donation
acknowledgement cards and, together, they vigorously pursue their
passion for travel and winter in Sarasota; and
WHEREAS, Alan and Audrey Schulman are the proud parents of David, who
taught them a great deal about taking care of a child with serious
medical problems and of feeling and sharing the pain and anguish of
other families and reinforcing their already established commitment to
help others, and of Lori and her husband Dr. Harry Lieman, and Gary and
his wife Professor Jessica Rubin, and delight in spending time with
their cherished grandchildren Shira, Benjy, and Josh Lieman and Noah,
Lily, and Jonah Schulman, all of whom are proud to be part of their
lives and rejoice in their many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Alan and Audrey Schulman for their dedication and commitment
to their community, faith and heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Alan and Audrey Schulman upon the occasion of their designation
as Guests of Honor at the 60th Anniversary Dinner of the Hebrew Insti-
tute of White Plains on March 21, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alan and Audrey Schulman.