LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert R. Simon upon the occasion of his
selection as the 2010-2011 President of the Rotary Club of Pearl River
to be celebrated June 30, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Robert R. Simon upon the occasion of his selection as the 2010-2011
President of the Rotary Club of Pearl River to be celebrated at its
Annual Installation of Directors and Officers Dinner on Wednesday, June
30, 2010, at Seasons, Washington Township, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Robert R. Simon is truly an extraordinary person who has led
an exemplary life of humanitarian service; and
WHEREAS, The world's first service club, Rotary International was
founded on February 23, 1905, when lawyer Paul Harris and three friends
met in a small office in downtown Chicago, and wanted to rekindle the
spirit of friendliness they had known in their home towns in the turn-
of-the-century city; and
WHEREAS, Word of the club soon spread and others were invited to join;
they named their new club Rotary to describe the practice of meeting in
rotation at the members' various places of business; and
WHEREAS, Today, Rotary International is a worldwide organization of
business and professional leaders, that provides humanitarian service,
encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build
goodwill and peace in the world; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International currently boasts approximately 1.2
million members worldwide that belong to its more than 31,000 clubs
located in 166 countries; and
WHEREAS, Robert R. Simon has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert R. Simon has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent 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
honor Robert R. Simon upon the occasion of his selection as the
2010-2011 President of the Rotary Club of Pearl River to be celebrated
June 30, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert R. Simon, 162 East Crooked Hill Road, Pearl River, New
York 10965.