LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Evelyn H. Seidman upon the occasion of
her designation as a recipient of the 2009 Scarsdale Bowl Award

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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Evelyn H.
Seidman upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient of the 2009
Scarsdale Bowl Award, to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at
the Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester, New York; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Seidman is receiving this prestigious award for her
outstanding voluntary community service; and
WHEREAS, A tradition begun in 1943, the Scarsdale Bowl is awarded to a
Scarsdale, New York, resident who has given unselfishly of time, energy
and effort to the civic welfare of the community; the Bowl Award is
considered the highest and most prestigious recognition given for volun-
teer service in Scarsdale, New York; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Seidman, who served as a village trustee and mayor in
the 1980s and continues to be actively involved in the community, is the
19th woman and 72nd recipient of the Scarsdale Bowl; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Seidman and her husband came to Scarsdale over 40
years ago; shortly thereafter she became involved in the schools, serv-
ing on the PTA boards of the Heathcote Junior and Senior High Schools,
and with the League of Women Voters; she also served as president of the
Scarsdale Chapter from 1980-1982, chair of the Budget Committee of the
state League of Women Voters and chair of the nominating and budget
committees of the Westchester Chapter; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Seidman served as village trustee from 1983-1987 and
the following two years as mayor; after her time on the village board,
she returned to the practice of law joining the trusts and estates
department of the international law firm of Sullivan and Cromwell; she
had previously worked as a volunteer attorney for the civil division of
the Legal Aid Society of Westchester and the New York City law firm
Hays, Sklar and Herzberg; and
WHEREAS, Active in the Town and Village Civic Club (TVCC), Evelyn
Seidman increased her involvement after retiring from Sullivan and Crom-
well in 2004 and served as president of the organization from 2005-2006,
and is currently co-chair of the intergovernmental relations committee;
and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and volunteer
efforts, Evelyn Seidman's ongoing endeavors and notable achievements
have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her
community; 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 our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Evelyn H. Seidman upon the occasion of her designation as a recip-
ient of the 2009 Scarsdale Bowl Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Evelyn H. Seidman.