LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Steve Cohen upon the occasion of his
designation by the Congregation Agudat Achim Men's Club as recipient of
its Shofar Award

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging the
outstanding achievements of its esteemed residents; and
WHEREAS, Steve Cohen will be honored by the Congregation Agudat Achim
Men's Club with its prestigious Shofar Award during a brunch on June 6,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Steve was born on November 7, 1959, the son of Richard and
Shirley Cohen of Schenectady; and
WHEREAS, After his graduation from Linton High School, he started his
own contract furniture repair business, Upstate Furniture Services,
which still continues to serve the area; and
WHEREAS, Steve is a lifelong member of Congregation Agudat Achim and
currently serves as kosher supervisor, Men's Club volunteer, member of
the softball team, and chair of the end-of-the-school-year barbecue for
the Agudat Achim Hebrew School; and
WHEREAS, He has also served as President of the Men's Club, Men's Club
Board member, Kadima (youth club) advisor and commissioner, Carrot
Festival Chair, Yon Hashoah program Chair, Agudat Achim House and
Grounds Committee Chair, and rabbi search committee member; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Steve contributes his time to the Schenectady
Jewish Community Center, where he has assisted in fundraising for the
expansion project and has served on its Board, the Sports and Wellness
Committee, Playground Committee, Preschool Committee, and Family Park
Committee; and
WHEREAS, He is also a regular volunteer for the United Jewish Feder-
ation fund drives; and
WHEREAS, Steve and his loving wife, Kimberly, are the proud parents of
Matthew and Samuel Cohen; and
WHEREAS, He enjoys softball, basketball, and golf in his spare time;
and
WHEREAS, Steve has exhibited the true spirit of the prestigious Shofar
Award through his tireless dedication to Congregation Agudat Achim and
the Jewish community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Steve Cohen upon the occasion of his designation by the Congre-
gation Agudat Achim Men's Club as recipient of its Shofar Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steve Cohen.