LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mark Zeichner upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Temple Israel Center of White
Plains

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mark
Zeichner upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Temple Israel Center of White Plains, to be celebrated on Saturday,
April 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mark Zeichner is a founding partner of Zeichner Ellman and
Krause's (ZEK) LLP predecessor firm; this organization is a 45-attorney
financial services boutique law firm with offices in New York, Connecti-
cut and New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Mark Zeichner's legal practice area has been the defense of
banks and other financial service companies in court proceedings and
providing them with day-to-day operating advice; as managing partner of
his firm, Mark is very involved in its business, and also coaches its
attorneys in cultivating new and continuing client relationships; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Scarsdale, New York, 19 years ago, Mark
Zeichner and his wife, Judy, joined the Temple Israel Center and they
were invited to share a seat on the Religious School Board; Mark Zeich-
ner soon took over the High Holy Day Committee chair; and
WHEREAS, Mark Zeichner joined the Board of Trustees and then the Syna-
gogue Executive Committee; he has been privileged to be a member of the
governing body of the synagogue for a dozen years, serving as Treasurer,
Vice President, President, and now as Immediate Past President; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Mark Zeichner's volunteer service
with the community has truly been an opportunity to both give and
receive; over his long tenure of service with the synagogue, he has had
the opportunity to make and carry out the policies that have shaped the
community, from fiscal to social to religious matters; and
WHEREAS, Along with his wife, Judy, with him throughout have been
their children, Eric and Jessica, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Mark Zeichner upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Temple Israel Center of White Plains; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark Zeichner.