LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Janet and Gary Waller upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by Congregation Anshe
Sholom on June 24, 2012

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, Janet and Gary Waller 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 commend Janet and
Gary Waller upon the occasion of their designation for special recogni-
tion by Congregation Anshe Sholom, to be celebrated at its Annual Testi-
monial Dinner on Sunday, June 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Janet and Gary Waller left Chicago, Illinois, and
moved to the leafy streets of New Rochelle, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gary Waller became a real estate broker and owner of a Centu-
ry 21 franchise; he was active in Realtor affairs, serving on the Boards
of The New York State Association of Realtors, Westchester County Board
of Realtors, and the Bronx Board of Realtors; he was President of the
Westchester Board from 1988-1989; and
WHEREAS, Janet Waller currently works as a dedicated elementary school
teacher; she earned the prestigious National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards certification and has led many educational initi-
atives at her school; and
WHEREAS, Janet and Gary Waller 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, Twelve years ago, Janet and Gary Waller joined Anshe Sholom,
and have been active members ever since; and
WHEREAS, Janet Waller served as Sisterhood President for six years and
then took on the task of co-chairing the Membership Outreach Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Gary Waller was on the Board of Trustees at Anshe Sholom; he
chaired several of the Annual Testimonial Dinners and served as Presi-
dent of the Congregation for four years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Janet and Gary Waller 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 Janet and Gary Waller have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Janet and Gary Waller upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by Congregation Anshe Sholom on June 24, 2012; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janet and Gary Waller.