LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James C. Benerofe and the Shirley G.
Benerofe Foundation upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by the White Plains Library Foundation

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
James C. Benerofe and the Shirley G. Benerofe Foundation upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by the White Plains
Library Foundation on Saturday, April 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This special event is the White Plains Library Foundation's
6th Annual Treasures Gala entitled, "Honoring Our Community Partners";
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut,
James Benerofe attended Rider College and studied at New York Universi-
ty; he has served as a board member of the White Plains Library Founda-
tion since its inception in 1995; and
WHEREAS, James Benerofe is the founder and editor of SUBURBAN STREET
NEWS, Inc. as well as Oped.com and WhitePlains.com, two online news
sources serving the greater White Plains community; and
WHEREAS, Prior to newspaper publishing James Benerofe was involved in
residential real estate ownership and management for a family owned real
estate business; although he is still active in real estate, his primary
business activity is publishing and internet site development; and
WHEREAS, The Shirley G. Benerofe Foundation, named in honor of James
Benerofe's mother, has been a long-time supporter of the White Plains
Library Foundation along with other organizations supporting education
and youth services; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, and their four chil-
dren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, James Benerofe's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor James C. Benerofe and the Shirley G. Benerofe Foundation upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition by the White
Plains Library Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James C. Benerofe.