LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Cynthia and Joel Weintraub upon the
occasion of their designation as Distinguished Members of the Year 2010
by Temple Sinai of Middletown at its Annual Journal Dinner on May 16,
2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State is great-
ly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote
themselves to endeavors of family, faith and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Cynthia and Joel Weintraub upon the occasion of their designation as
Distinguished Members of the Year 2010 by Temple Sinai of Middletown,
New York at its Annual Journal Dinner on Sunday, May 16, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the course of their service to Temple Sinai and
their community, Cynthia and Joel Weintraub have exhibited uncommon
valor and wisdom; their involvement and leadership have been character-
ized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncom-
promising standard of excellence in all their endeavors on behalf of the
synagogue and the Middletown community; and
WHEREAS, Cynthia and Joel Weintraub became acquainted with Temple
Sinai when they moved from Brooklyn to Middletown in 1973 to open Joel's
pediatric dental practice, from which he has recently retired; they
joined the congregation and immediately became actively involved in many
of its activities as well as in activities in their new community; and
WHEREAS, Joel Weintraub has served on Temple Sinai's Board of Trustees
and its Chevra, Kadisha, Ritual and Cemetery Committees for many years
and has long enjoyed being a regular member of the Temple's morning
minyan; and
WHEREAS, Joel Weintraub also spent many years as a member of the
Jewish Federation's board and Executive Board and served as President of
the Hebrew Day School for four years and was, in addition, a valued
member of the local Arts Council; and
WHEREAS, A teacher for 35 years, Cynthia Weintraub recently retired
from the Minisink Valley Central School District, where she taught reme-
dial reading in the Middle School; she was also a consultant for THE
TIMES HERALD RECORD and conducted workshops for teachers, parents and
students on how to use the newspaper to increase literacy; and
WHEREAS, Active in both the education and Jewish communities, Cynthia
Weintraub was a member of the board of the ABC Reading Council and
currently serves as the Education Liaison of the People to People Fund
board; and
WHEREAS, At Temple Sinai she has been active in the Sisterhood and is
a member of the synagogue's Chevra Kadisha; she has trained Jewish
Federation Super Sunday volunteers and has been active in the Hebrew Day
School, helping to fundraise, teaching Israeli dancing and cooking for
fundraising dinners; and
WHEREAS, Cynthia Weintraub has, in addition, been a committed support-
er of Hadassah and has served as President of its Middletown Chapter for
many years; currently, she is a member of the Jewish Family Service
board and will assume its Presidency in June 2010; and
WHEREAS, Cynthia and Joel Weintraub are the proud parents of Rachel
and her husband, Scott Reiter, and Sarah and her husband, Jeff Nieder-
man, and have three grandchildren, Ezra, Eliana and Dalia Reiter, all of

whom are proud to be part of their lives and rejoice in their many
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Cynthia and Joel Weintraub exemplify volunteerism and this
Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commendation to them for
their dedication and commitment to their community and their heritage;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Cynthia and Joel Weintraub upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as Distinguished Members of the Year 2010 by Temple Sinai of
Middletown at its Annual Journal Dinner on May 16, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cynthia and Joel Weintraub.