LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Karen Martin-Eliezer upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Exchange Club of White
Plains on March 12, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Karen Martin-Eliezer upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Exchange Club of White Plains at "An Evening of
Magic" to be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at C.V. Rich
Mansion/Woman's Club of White Plains, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Karen Martin-Eliezer has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless endeav-
ors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Karen Martin-Eliezer is the Chief Executive of USTA Serves -
Foundation for Academics. Character. Excellence., a not-for-profit
organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life among
our nation's youth; and
WHEREAS, Karen Martin-Eliezer proudly joined the USTA at the end of
2000; as part of her responsibilities, she serves on the USTA Public
Affairs Committee and represents the organization in Washington, D.C.;
and
WHEREAS, With over 35 years of experience in the nonprofit sector,
Karen Martin-Eliezer has held senior management positions in the fields
of education, fund development, strategic development and organization
planning; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Karen Martin-Eliezer worked with the City of New
York to develop child care policies and standards; she also helped
create neighborhood initiatives to blend education, recreation and heal-
thy lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Karen Martin-Eliezer has
served as an elementary school principal, a special projects consultant,
an adjunct instructor in the field of elementary school curriculum, and
has also worked with the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs;
and
WHEREAS, Karen Martin-Eliezer has an undergraduate degree in English
and Psychology and has earned Master's degrees in Education and Adminis-
tration and Supervision; in 2004, she completed the Strategic Perspec-
tives in Nonprofit Management Program at the Harvard Business School's
Executive Education program; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, Karen Martin-Eliezer has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, She and her husband, Jay, reside in Westchester County, New
York, and enjoy spending time with their 10 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Karen Martin-Eliezer has displayed
throughout her life; 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 Karen Martin-Eliezer upon the occasion of her designation for

special recognition by the Exchange Club of White Plains; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen Martin-Eliezer.