LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alan V. Iselin and the late Barbara
Iselin upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the
Pillars of the Community Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Commu-
nity Center

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alan
V. Iselin and the late Barbara Iselin upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as recipients of the Pillars of the Community Award by the Sidney
Albert Albany Jewish Community Center; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated at the Center's 12th Annual Pillars of the Community Awards
Brunch to be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Alan V. Iselin began his career in the motion picture indus-
try as an exhibitor and producer; and
WHEREAS, For more than a quarter century, Alan V. Iselin has been an
investment management consultant providing advice to major national
endowments, pension funds and foundations; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his contributions to the community, Alan V.
Iselin is the recipient of the University at Albany Foundation Citizen
Laureate Award, B'nai B'rith Man of the Year Covenant Award and Four
Chaplains Brotherhood Award; and
WHEREAS, Alan V. Iselin served as a trustee of the State University of
New York and as Governor of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of
Religion; he also served as Board Chairman of St. Peter's Hospital, and
on the Board of Directors of Blue Cross-Blue Shield; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Alan V. Iselin served as President of the
Congregation Beth Emeth and as Vice Chair of the Union of American
Hebrew Congregations; he was also chair of the United Way Campaign,
College of Saint Rose Annual Campaign, Cerebral Palsy Telethon and
United Jewish Appeal; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Miami, Alan V. Iselin served
in the United States Navy during World War II; and
WHEREAS, The late Barbara Iselin served as a Board Member of the Alba-
ny Medical Center, Congregation Beth Emeth, Albany Public Library, St.
Margaret's Center and the Institute for Arts in Education; she also
chaired Congregation Beth Emeth's first annual health fair, its capital
campaign, and 150th anniversary celebration; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations'
Presidential Medal for distinguished work on behalf of the Reform Jewish
Movement, the late Barbara Iselin was a graduate of St. Agnes School and
Katherine Gibbs School; and
WHEREAS, Alan V. Iselin and the late Barbara Iselin were the 2009
recipients of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's Humanitarian Award;
and
WHEREAS, Alan V. Iselin and the late Barbara Iselin, together, had
four children, Gayle, Harold, Linda and Joanne; Alan is the proud grand-
father of 10 beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their professional and commu-
nity service, a period of constructive involvement, Alan V. Iselin and
the late Barbara Iselin have stood constant in dignity, good grace and

humor, and have earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues,
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Alan V. Iselin and the late Barbara
Iselin have displayed throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alan V. Iselin and the late Barbara Iselin upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the Pillars of the Community Award by
the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alan Iselin.