LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Simona Chazen upon the occasion of her
designation as the recipient of the Dennis J. Fleming Award by the Coun-
ty of Rockland Youth Bureau

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is also the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize
and pay tribute to those individuals whose civic endeavors have enhanced
the quality of their community in the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Simona Chazen upon the occasion of her designation as the recipient of
the Dennis J. Fleming Award by the County of Rockland Youth Bureau; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at
Terrace on the Hudson in Haverstraw, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Rockland County Youth Bureau is a community resource that
is dedicated to an active and assertive process of creating the social
conditions that promote the well-being of children, youth and families;
and
WHEREAS, Annually, the volunteer Board of Directors of the Rockland
County Youth Bureau present the Dennis J. Fleming Award to deserving
individuals at its Youth Forum and Awards ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Presently a psychotherapist in private practice specializing
in issues of divorce and physical and sexual abuse, Simona Chazen was
one of the original 17 volunteers at the Volunteer Counseling Service of
Rockland County; she became its first full-time Assistant Director in
1975 and is currently a member of the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, A founding member of the Rockland Family Shelter and the Law
Guardian Committee of the New York State Appellate Division, Simona
Chazen also serves on the Boards of the Museum of Art and Design,
Elvehjem Museum of Art and the JCC of Rockland; and
WHEREAS, Simona Chazen attended the Fordham University School of
Social Service; married to Jerry, she is the mother of three children
and has five beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Simona Chazen has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Simona Chazen has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, The designation and outstanding performance of Simona Chazen
as a recipient of the Dennis J. Fleming Award by the County of Rockland
Youth Bureau has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence
which is a tradition of Rockland County; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such courage, noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Simona Chazen upon the occasion of her designation as the recip-

ient of the Dennis J. Fleming Award by the County of Rockland Youth
Bureau; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Simona Chazen.