LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paul J. Tendler upon the occasion of his
retirement from Jawonio, Inc.

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Paul J.
Tendler upon the occasion of his retirement from Jawonio, Inc., to be
celebrated on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the Town and Country
Caterers in Congers, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 32 years, Paul Tendler rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Jawonio, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Executive Director, Paul Tendler served
with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Paul Tendler was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Jawonio, Inc. executive director and chief executive Paul J.
Tendler first joined Jawonio in 1977, and is retiring to enjoy more time
with his family and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Jawonio, Inc., a Rockland-based agency, which has an annual
budget of more than 12 times the amount Paul Tendler inherited in 1986,
provides services to some 5,600 youths and adults with disabilities; the
organization employs some 800 workers; and
WHEREAS, Paul Tendler guided Jawonio through a vast expansion in
recent years, including the opening of a Yonkers headquarters in 2003
and the startup of its New Jersey affiliate, Jawonio New Jersey, an
agency which operates five residential group homes; and
WHEREAS, Paul Tendler earned his B.A. degree in Social Sciences from
Michigan State University, and received his M.S.W. in Social Work from
Fordham University's School of Social Service; in addition, he was a
Doctoral Candidate (ABD) in Social Policy, Planning and Administration
from the Adelphi University School of Social Work; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Paul Tendler is
affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers, the Academy
of Certified Social Workers, the Society of Clinical Social Workers and
the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities-National
Surveyor; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Jawonio, Inc., Paul Tendler earned the
admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paul J. Tendler upon the occasion of his retirement; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul J. Tendler.