LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Suzie Marder upon the occasion of
receiving the Aishet Chayil Award from the Westchester Day School on
February 8, 2009

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, Suzie Marder has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special commendation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Suzie Marder
upon the occasion of receiving the Aishet Chayil Award from the West-
chester Day School at its 61st Anniversary Dinner to be held on Sunday,
February 8, 2009, at the Greentree Country Club, New Rochelle, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Suzie Marder has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless endeavors on behalf of Westchester Day School and
has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, As the school's social worker, Suzie Marder runs parenting
workshops, supports individual students and facilitates positive group
dynamics; she is a strong role model and friend to both students and
parents, embodying the ideals and values for which the school stands;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, Suzie Marder has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Rabbi Chaim Marder
of the Hebrew Institute of White Plains, New York; together, they are
the proud parents of Shira, Ari, Akiva, Shoshana, Ayelet, Yonina and
Donni; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Suzie Marder has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Suzie Marder upon the occasion of receiving the Aishet Chayil
Award from the Westchester Day School; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Suzie Marder.