LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Cyd Charrow for 25 years of
distinguished service as Director of Rockville Center Senior Services to
be celebrated June 25, 2010

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. Cyd Charrow for 25 years of distinguished service as Director of
Rockville Center Senior Services to be celebrated at a party on Friday,
June 25, 2010, at Sandel Senior Center, Rockville Centre, New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this auspicious event will highlight the fabu-
lous programs and services, building projects and special people who
brought them to life during the last 25 years at the Sandel Senior
Center, Rockville Centre, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cyd Charrow, DSW, began with the Village of Rockville
Centre as Director of the Department of Senior Services, June 21, 1985;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Charrow had worked in Social
Services Administration all around the country, including New Orleans
and California; and
WHEREAS, She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Univer-
sity of Illinois, Master's degree in Social Work from Tulane University
and a Doctor of Social Work degree from Adelphi University; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Charrow is certified by the State of New
York as a licensed clinical social worker, and when "off-duty" with the
Village, she conducts a private psychotherapy practice with men and
women of all ages; and
WHEREAS, Programs created by Dr. Charrow during the past 25 years have
amassed multiple awards for innovation and excellence at County, State
and National levels, and many have become models for other munici-
palities; and
WHEREAS, The Sandel Senior Center itself received accreditation status
in 2002, and in 2009, became one of the few in the United States to be
reaccredited; and
WHEREAS, The Sandel Senior Center facility has been expanded and
improved four times under Dr. Charrow's leadership in order to meet
continually growing demands and population needs; each time, the build-
ing grows and the active membership expands to fill it; and
WHEREAS, Masterful at bringing together individuals and groups for a
common cause, the past quarter century at Sandel has been marked by
unprecedented volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Charrow has dedicated her career to promoting her
passion: Vital Aging; with that, she has brought to Rockville Centre a
healthier, happier and more productive model for growing older; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. Cyd Charrow for 25 years of distinguished service as Direc-
tor of Rockville Center Senior Services to be celebrated June 25, 2010;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Cyd Charrow.