LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sheila and Neil Siderow upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by the Westchester
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
Sheila and Neil Siderow 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, Sheila and Neil Siderow are being recognized for their unwav-
ering support of the Jewish and broader communities of Westchester and
New York City; and
WHEREAS, Sheila and Neil Siderow have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless endeavors and have always given of
themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Siderow founded Siderow Kennedy Real Estate in Chappa-
qua in 1994, pioneering the concept of Cyber-Sales as well as creating
programs to help children to adjust to a new home through the "Child
Moves" program; she also initiated the Women-To-Women Network which
helps newly single women navigate through the legal, financial and
emotional challenges of separation, divorce or loss of a spouse; and
WHEREAS, Neil Siderow is a General Partner and COO of Murray Hill
Properties in New York City, serving as General Partner for limited
partnerships to acquire and operate real estate interests for investors;
he serves as Chairman of the Board of TCN World Wide Real Estate
Services, an international association of leading commercial real estate
firms, and is on the Board of Tel Aviv University and its Graduate
School of Business, as well as Migdal Ohr, Dor Chadash and Just One
Life; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their service, a period of
constructive involvement, Sheila and Neil Siderow 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 Sheila and Neil Siderow 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 Sheila and Neil Siderow upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the Westchester Region of Hadassah; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sheila and Neil Siderow.