LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stuart Kolbert upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Westchester Jewish Council

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, Stuart Kolbert has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Stuart Kolbert
upon the occasion of his 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, Raised by his loving family, Stuart Kolbert has faced life
and all of his endeavors with the notion of how important it is to help
those less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, Stuart Kolbert's Jewish interests were heightened in the
1960's through an industry affiliation in Manhattan through Cinema Lodge
B'nai Bri'th; and
WHEREAS, Arriving in Westchester, New York, in the 1970's, Stuart
Kolbert continued his Jewish affiliations, proudly serving on the execu-
tive boards of The Westchester Jewish Council and United Jewish Appeal
Federation (UJA); and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Stuart Kolbert is currently in his seventh year
as President of Hillels of Westchester, which reaches students at Sarah
Lawrence, Purchase, Manhattanville Colleges and Pace in Pleasantville,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Stuart Kolbert lives a full life, complete with a multitude
of not-for-profit programs, a warm circle of friends, travel and exer-
cise; and
WHEREAS, Stuart Kolbert has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Stuart Kolbert has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife, Arlene, their
three wonderful sons, and their three adoring grandchildren, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; 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 Stuart Kolbert; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stuart Kolbert.