2011-J1801
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Vicki and Dan Alcott upon the occasion
of the their designation for special recognition by the UJA-Federation
of New York
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Vicki and Dan Alcott have given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Vicki and Dan
Alcott upon the occasion of the their designation for special recogni-
tion by the UJA-Federation of New York, to be observed at its Community
Celebration on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the home of Cindy and Bennett
Golub in Mamaroneck, New York; and
WHEREAS, Vicki and Dan Alcott have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Vici and Dan Alcott have been active members of the UJA-Fed-
eration of New York and the Westchester Jewish Center since moving to
Larchmont 14 years ago; and
WHEREAS, A trained industrial-organizational psychologist, Vicki
Alcott has served UJA-Federation with distinction as Larchmont-Mamaro-
neck Woman's Philanthropy area chair and advisory chair; and
WHEREAS, Vicki Alcott has also served as a member of the Murray Avenue
School executive board, a league field master with the Larchmont Junior
Soccer League's travel soccer program, and a frequent volunteer at
Murray Avenue and Hommocks Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Originally a Wall Street financial restructuring attorney,
Dan Alcott sought to make a greater impact on his local community, and
subsequently founded the Tax Exempt Not-for-Profit Organizations Group
at the Dorf Law Film, LLP in Mamaroneck, New York; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Dan Alcott represents public charities,
private foundations, venture philanthropists, and other nonprofits,
including the Westchester Association of Hebrew Schools and the Feder-
ation of Jewish Men's Clubs; and
WHEREAS, Dan Alcott has been a member of the Westchester Jewish
Center's Brotherhood Steering Committee and was recently nominated to
serve on the Westchester Jewish Council Board of Directors; he is also a
strong supporter of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Vicki and Dan Alcott have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Vicki and Dan Alcott 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Vicki and Dan Alcott upon the occasion of the their designation
for special recognition by the UJA-Federation of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vicki and Dan Alcott.