LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Bender upon the occasion of her
retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Sid Jacobson
Jewish Community Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Susan Bender upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of
distinguished service to the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center to be
celebrated at its 5th Annual Epicurean Event on Thursday, April 14,
2011, at the Glen Oaks Club, Old Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Brooklyn College with a Master's of Science in
Speech Pathology, Susan Bender began her career at the Staten Island
Jewish Community Center (JCC) as Director of the Early Childhood Depart-
ment, and later became Assistant Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, she left Staten Island JCC to assume the Director-
ship of the Rose YM-YWCA in Mt. Vernon, New York; four years later, she
joined the Sid Jacobson JCC and subsequently became its Executive Direc-
tor; and
WHEREAS, For the past 18 years, Susan Bender rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Sid Jacobson JCC; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Susan Bender served with loyalty, honor and
distinction; she has dedicated herself to creating a dynamic institution
that has been recognized for its innovative responses to meeting the
complete needs of the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Susan Bender, the Sid Jacob-
son JCC has seen substantial growth of programs for individuals and
families in the conummity it serves, including health and social service
programs for all age groups; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Susan Bender oversaw the JCC's 30,000 square-
foot expansion in 2001, dedicated to social service programs, and the
recent creation of the Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Susan Bender was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, their four chil-
dren, and five grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Sid Jacobson JCC, Susan Bender
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Susan Bender upon the occasion alter retirement after 18 years of
distinguished service to the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Bender.