LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mark D. Stern upon the occasion of his
designation as a Distinguished Member 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
Mark D. Stern upon the occasion of his designation as a Distinguished
Member 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 his service to Temple Sinai and his
community, Mark Stern has exhibited uncommon valor and wisdom; his
involvement and leadership have been characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all his endeavors on behalf of the synagogue and the
Orange County community; and
WHEREAS, Mark Stern and his wife Linda both grew up on Long Island, he
in Bethpage and she in Levittown, attended school in the same school
district and this month, May 2010, are joyously celebrating their 40th
Wedding Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Mark and Linda Stern are the proud parents of Russell and his
wife Shari, Eddie and Kimberlee and have two grandchildren, Lindsey and
Tyler, all of whom are proud to be part of their lives and rejoice in
their many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, After graduating law school in 1973, Mark, Linda and their
then infant son Russell moved to Orange County in 1974, where Mark had
accepted a position as Law Secretary to the Surrogate; in 1976, Mark
left the Surrogate's Court to go into private practice in Goshen, New
York where he continues to maintain an office for the general practice
of law; and
WHEREAS, Also in 1976, the Sterns joined Temple Sinai and became
actively involved in many of its activities; Mark Stern has served as a
member of the Temple Sinai Board of Trustees for more than 25 years, as
President of the Temple from 2004-2008, and as a valued member of many
Temple committees, including the committee to rewrite its constitution
and the Dues Committee, Cantorial Search Committee, Long Range Planning
Committee, Fund Raising Committee and Public Relations Committee; he
was, in addition, one of the initiators of the TS Open annual golf tour-
nament which has become one of the Temple's most popular and most
successful events; and
WHEREAS, Active in the community and in his profession as well as his
synagogue, Mark Stern is a former Chairman of the board of the American
Heart Association, Orange/Rockland/Sullivan Chapter; past President and
longtime member of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Bar Asso-
ciation; past Orange County Delegate to the State Assembly of the New
York State Bar Association; past member of the Board of Directors of the
Hebrew Day School of Orange County; a past member of the Ninth Judicial
District Grievance Committee; Administrator of the Orange County
Assigned Counsel Plan; a lifetime member of the Goshen Volunteer Ambu-
lance Corps and a former EMT; and

WHEREAS, Mark Stern exemplifies volunteerism and this Legislative Body
is proud to extend its highest commendation to him for his dedication
and commitment to his community and his heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Mark D. Stern upon the occasion of his designation as a
Distinguished Member 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 Mark D. Stern.