LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Taxin Baer upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Westchester Jewish Coun-
cil

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society, and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Susan Baer, of Scarsdale, New York, has given not only of her
time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leader-
ship and consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Susan Baer
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the
Westchester Jewish Council to be celebrated at its 35th Anniversary Gala
at Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains, New York, on Saturday, February
12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Susan Baer, a former associate with the New York law firms of
Weil, Gotshal & Manges as well as Proskauer Rose in their Trusts &
Estates Departments, went on to open her own practice in 1993 with
offices in both White Plains, New York, and New York City; and
WHEREAS, Susan Baer specializes in estate planning, trust and estate
administration and charitable giving; and
WHEREAS, Susan Baer has served as an adjunct professor at Pace Univer-
sity School of Law; she is a frequent lecturer and has authored articles
on various estate planning topics; and
WHEREAS, Susan Baer has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Past Vice President of the Westchester Jewish Council, Susan
Baer served on its board for many years; in addition, she has been a
proud member of Congregation Kol Ami for over forty years; and
WHEREAS, Susan Baer served on the board of Westchester Business and
Professional Leaders (WB&P) of United Jewish Appeal Federation (UJA) and
is a past chair of its Women's Division and its Benjamin N. Cardozo
Society; since 2007, Susan Baer has served as chair of the
UJA-Federation's Annual Westchester Estate, Tax and Financial Planning
Conference; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Susan Baer has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her loving husband, John, their
four wonderful children and their five adoring grandchildren, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment
toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as
role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Susan Taxin Baer; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Taxin Baer, Scarsdale, New York.