LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Howard and Sharon Lynne for their dedi-
cated service to the Jewish community by the Jewish Community Center of
Dutchess County on March 20, 2010

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to recognize and pay tribute to
those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have devoted their
purposeful lives to the service of faith and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Howard and Sharon Lynne for their dedicated service to the Jewish commu-
nity by the Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County at its March
Mystique dinner to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Dutchess
Golf and Country Club, Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, For almost 40 years, Howard and Sharon Lynne have been
devoted members of both Temple Beth El and the Jewish Community Center
of Dutchess County; and
WHEREAS, During which time, Howard and Sharon Lynne have been called
upon to contribute their time and talents to countless endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Howard and Sharon Lynne have served as Kadimah advisors
(pre-teens) at Temple Beth El and can often be found volunteering at the
Lunch Box; together, they have co-organized, co-developed, and co-taught
Jewish Family Marriage Encounter weekends and have also created the
Youth Commission committee; and
WHEREAS, Howard Lynne has served Temple Beth El in various capacities
throughout the years; he has taught Temple Beth El Religious School at
various levels including 3rd and 7th grade as well as high school age
students; he has also conducted Junior Congregation Shabbat Services for
the Temple; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Howard Lynne has substituted for Temple Beth El
Rabbis for Shabbat and High Holiday services for over 20 years; he has
also lead Temple Beth El evening and Shiva Minyans; and
WHEREAS, He is also the creator of the Scrip fundraising program as
well as the Reach Out & Touch program, which received a Solomon Schecht-
er award from United Synagogue for excellence in Social Action; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Howard Lynne has served as President and
Vice President of Temple Beth El and has been a member and chair of
numerous committees; and
WHEREAS, Howard Lynne has also devoted much of his time and talents to
the Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County, where he is the immedi-
ate past Executive Director; he has also volunteered at the Center's
Rummage Sales, co-created and led its High Holiday Family Services, and
served on its Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Howard Lynne has served as the Executive Direc-
tor for United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, serving the Empire
Region that includes Kingston, Beacon, and Poughkeepsie; in this capaci-
ty, he managed relations and programs between 34 synagogues and the
central office; and
WHEREAS, Howard Lynne has also served as Treasurer and teacher at the
Community Hebrew School; he has also conducted Shabbat evening services
for a small congregation in Fallsburgh and has lead Shabbat Services at
the Manor Assisted Living facility; and
WHEREAS, A life member of Hadassah and JWI, Sharon Lynne has served as
the President of Temple Beth El Sisterhood; she has also taught Temple
Beth El Religious School for 18 years and volunteered at Temple Beth El
Religious High School for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Sharon Lynne was the Membership chair at
Temple Beth El and has served on numerous committees at both Temple Beth
El and the JCCDC; in addition, she was a JCCDC Nursery School Assistant
for several years and has led Shabbat Services at the River Valley
facility; today, she proudly serves as the Vice President of Woman's
International BBW; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Howard and Sharon Lynne have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their two daughters, Paula and
Kori, as well as their five grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of their lives and rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Howard and Sharon Lynne 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
honor Howard and Sharon Lynne for their dedicated service to the Jewish
community by the Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County on March 20,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Howard and Sharon Lynne.