LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Janet Meyers as she is honored by the
Port Chester-Rye Brook-Rye Chapter of Hadassah at its Annual Donor
Brunch on May 2, 2010

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 greatly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who
devote themselves to endeavors of family, 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
Janet Meyers as she is honored by the Port Chester-Rye Brook-Rye Chapter
of Hadassah at its Annual Donor Brunch on Sunday, May 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a
volunteer women's organization whose members are motivated and inspired
to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity,
and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society; and
WHEREAS, A three-generation life member of Hadassah, Janet Meyers of
Rye, New York is fittingly being honored by the Port Chester-Rye Brook-
Rye Chapter for her dedication and commitment to Hadassah, Israel and
community; and
WHEREAS, Janet Meyers first joined Hadassah when she lived in Annan-
dale, Virginia; when she moved to a Philadelphia suburb in 1976, she
joined the local chapter and served as its Bulletin Editor and, eventu-
ally, as its President; and
WHEREAS, Five years later, when Janet Meyers moved to Rye, she imme-
diately joined and became active as the Bulletin Editor of the Rye Chap-
ter, which later merged with Port Chester, and is currently serving as
Financial Secretary of the Port Chester-Rye Brook-Rye Chapter; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, she was the chapter's honoree at the Westchester
Region of Hadassah's Hand of Healing luncheon; about 12 years ago, she
volunteered to be the Westchester Region's Bulletin Editor and was soon
employed by the Region as its Office Administrator, a position in which
she continues to ably serve; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Hadassah, Janet Meyers is actively involved in
the Rye community; she has served as President of Community Synagogue of
Rye and as President of its Sisterhood; and
WHEREAS, She has, in addition, served as President of the Rye, Rye
Brook and Port Chester Chapter of the League of Women Voters, President
of the 13th Twig to benefit United Hospital as well as a member of the
hospital's Mayfair Board, and as President of the Rye Newcomers Club;
and
WHEREAS, She has also been involved in The Women's Club of Rye as its
Bulletin and Year Book Editor and is an active member of the Rye Women's
Interfaith Committee; in 2001, in recognition of her many contributions,
she received a Distinguished Service Award from the Westchester Jewish
Conference; and
WHEREAS, A woman of many talents and interests, Janet Meyers enjoys
bridge and, for more than 20 years, has used her sewing, arts and
crafts, and beaded jewelry design skills to raise funds for the many
worthy causes, organizations and institutions she supports; and
WHEREAS, With Janet Meyers throughout has been her husband Steve, a
Hadassah Male Associate, with whom she has traveled the world extensive-
ly and who is proud to be part of her life and rejoices in her many
accomplishments, just as she does in his; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Janet Meyers for her dedication and commitment to her communi-
ty and her heritage; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Janet Meyers as she is honored by the Port Chester Rye Brook-Rye
Chapter of Hadassah at its Annual Donor Brunch on May 2, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janet Meyers.