LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending George Levy upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Temple Beth Jacob on May 2, 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
George Levy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by Temple Beth Jacob on Sunday, May 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, George Levy has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to Temple Beth Jacob and his commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, George Levy moved to Newburgh, New York, in 1983, when he
joined the Finkelstein law firm as an Associate; a man of exceptional
talent and skill, he was named Partner in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of his profession, George Levy
is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the New York State
Trial Lawyers Association and its Regional Board; he is also an Officer
for the Newburgh Bar Association, and is a member of the New York State
Bar Association as well as the American Association for Justice; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, George Levy has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors on
behalf of Temple Beth Jacob and has always given of himself unstinting-
ly; and
WHEREAS, In addition to serving two terms as President of the Temple
Beth Jacob, George Levy currently serves as a member of the Board of
Trustees and as an Officer of the Temple; and
WHEREAS, George Levy has also served as a member of the Regional Board
of the UAHC (now the URJ) and continues to be a member of the Newburgh
Jewish Community Center and a supporter of the Jewish Federation of
Greater Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, George Levy has served as a member of the Board
of the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra and is a great supporter of
Literacy Orange and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, George
Levy has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including
the King David Award for support of State of Israel Bonds; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, George Levy has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, George Levy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Long
Island University and his Juris Doctor from New York Law School; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which George Levy has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend George Levy upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Temple Beth Jacob; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George Levy.