LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Linda and Jeff Solomon upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by the UJA-Federation
of New York in Westchester's Larchmont-Mamaroneck Campaign's Community
Celebration in their honor on June 8, 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 distin-
guish themselves in their profession and in service to their faith,
heritage and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Linda and Jeff Solomon upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the UJA-Federation of New York in Westchester's
Larchmont-Mamaroneck Campaign's Community Celebration to be held in
their honor at Larchmont Temple in Larchmont on Tuesday, June 8, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, Linda and Jeff Solomon are fittingly being honored for their
dedication to UJA-Federation of New York and to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck
community; and
WHEREAS, Exemplary individuals, Linda and Jeff Solomon have contin-
ually demonstrated competence, intelligence and diligent leadership in
their unwavering service to their faith and community and consequently
have been selected for this high honor; and
WHEREAS, Linda and Jeff Solomon not only share an enduring commitment
to their community, they inspire a sense of communal responsibility and
spirit in others as well; and
WHEREAS, Linda and Jeff Solomon share a passion for community involve-
ment and volunteer activities which dates back to their formative years
growing up in Pittsburgh; even today both Linda and Jeff actively serve
on the Alumni Committee of Emma Kaufmann Camp, the Pittsburgh JCC over-
night camp they attended together and to which they now send their chil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Jeff Solomon is a former Chair of UJA-Federation's
Larchmont-Mamaroneck General Campaign and member of the Westchester
Annual Campaign Board; he has also served on the Board of Directors of
the Jewish Family Counseling Service of Hudson County, the JCC Maccabi
Games Continental Governing Body, and the Board of Directors of the
Jewish Community Centers Association of North America; and
WHEREAS, Linda Solomon has been an active member of numerous Westches-
ter women's philanthropy committees and has hosted several events; she
is a member of the B'nai Mitzvah Committee and does other volunteer work
at Westchester Jewish Center in Mamaroneck and also regularly volunteers
at Chatsworth School, Hommocks Middle School and Mamaroneck High School;
and
WHEREAS, Married in 1992, Jeff and Linda met in 1977 and attended the
Taylor Allderdice High School Prom together in 1984; Jeff earned his
Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Pennsylva-
nia, and Linda graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bach-
elor of Science degree in physical therapy; and
WHEREAS, Jeff Solomon was a founding member of Ramius Capital Group
and is currently Chairman of the Investment Committee of Cowen Group;
Linda maintains her license to practice, but is currently involved full-
time in raising their three children, Ryan, Spencer and Kate; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Linda and Jeff Solomon have displayed
throughout their lives; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Linda and Jeff Solomon upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the UJA-Federation of New York in
Westchester's Larchmont-Mamaroneck Campaign's Community Celebration in
their honor on June 8, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Linda and Jeff Solomon.