LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell upon
the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the West-
chester Region of Hadassah

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who have devoted themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the Westchester Region of Hadassah at its
Rollin' at the Ritz, 2009 Monte Carlo Gala to be held on Saturday, March
21, 2009, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, White Plains, New York; and
WHEREAS, Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell are being recognized for
their unwavering service to the Westchester community on behalf of
women, children and the homeless; and
WHEREAS, Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell have been called upon to
contribute their time and talents to countless endeavors and have always
given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Julie Domonkos is an exceptional lawyer who has led New York
State's anti-domestic violence movement since 1993; in addition, she has
served as Executive Director of My Sister's Place, Westchester's leading
provider of services and advocacy for victims of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Leffell is a partner at the prestigious law firm of
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP; he also performs pro bono
work with the Urban Justice Center, representing homeless people and
challenging arbitrary arrests and serious safety and security deficien-
cies in homeless shelters; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their service, a period of
constructive involvement, Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell 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 Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell 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 Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell upon the occasion of their
designation for special recognition by the Westchester Region of Hadas-
sah; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Julie Domonkos and Daniel Leffell.