LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rabbi Kalman Freedman and Darren
Schwartz upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition
by the Kollel of South Fallsburg at the celebration of its 2nd Anniver-
sary on July 5, 2009

WHEREAS, The quality and character of religious and community life in
the State of New York are greatly enriched and substantially nourished
by the faithful and generous service of those who devote themselves to
endeavors of family, faith and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for their faith and their heritage,
and in so doing, inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Rabbi Kalman Freedman and Darren Schwartz upon the occasion of their
designation for special recognition by the Kollel of South Fallsburg at
its 2nd Anniversary Dinner, to be held at the Hudson Valley Resort in
Kerhonkson on Sunday, July 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Kollel of South Fallsburg is a community outreach project
of the South Fallsburg Hebrew Association, which has, for more than 100
years, been a beacon for and focus of Jewish life in the Village of
South Fallsburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of Rabbi Yakov Barros and several Torah
supporters, the Kollel of South Fallsburg, formed two years ago at the
South Fallsburg Synagogue, has already changed people's lives through
the opportunity it provides for adult education, advanced Torah study
and outreach to the Jewish community, and through the reinvigorated
warmth with which everyone who comes through the doors of the shul is
greeted; and
WHEREAS, As it joyously celebrates its 2nd Anniversary, the Kollel of
South Fallsburg will proudly honor Rabbi Kalman Freedman and Darren
Schwartz, dear friends and avid supporters of the Kollel and many other
worthy Jewish organizations and causes; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Kalman Freedman is the Rosh Hakollel for the South
Fallsburg Synagogue's morning program; his love of the members of his
community, and his commitment to them, equal his love of Torah; he is an
exceptional scholar, a true Talmud Chocham, and has been involved in
numerous outreach activities in Sullivan County for the past ten years;
and
WHEREAS, Darren Schwartz is well-known as an astute businessman and a
man of immense loving-kindness and extraordinary generosity; his enthu-
siasm for helping people is both contagious and genuine and his quiet
way of doing so are greatly admired and highly respected by all those
who know him, or know of him; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the course of their service to the Kollel of South
Fallsburg and their community, Rabbi Kalman Freedman and Darren Schwartz
have exhibited uncommon valor and wisdom; their involvement and leader-
ship have been characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all their
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention
it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the edifica-
tion and emulation of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Rabbi Kalman Freedman and Darren Schwartz for their dedication

and commitment to their community and their heritage; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rabbi Kalman Freedman and Darren Schwartz upon the occasion of
their designation for special recognition by the Kollel of South Falls-
burg at the celebration of its 2nd Anniversary on July 5, 2009; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Kalman Freedman and Darren Schwartz.