LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joel and Lori Hecker upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition at the Celebration
of Learning Gala of the Rye Community Synagogue

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 congratu-
late Joel and Lori Hecker upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition at the Celebration of Learning Gala to be held in
their honor at the Rye Community Synagogue on Saturday, May 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, For decades, Joel and Lori Hecker have had an extensive and
constructive involvement, and rendered outstanding volunteer service, at
the Rye Community Synagogue; and
WHEREAS, Lori Hecker taught in the Pre- and Post-Confirmation programs
for 17 years; she was the Synagogue team's process facilitator for Syna-
gogue 2000 and a member of the Re-Imagine Project team; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lori Hecker was a lay liaison to the Interfaith
Council on Hospital Pastoral Care; she is currently a leader of the Rak
Sh'ma initiative; and
WHEREAS, Joel Hecker was the Chair of the initial Leadership Develop-
ment Committee which trains the future leaders of the Community Syna-
gogue; he is currently Treasurer of the Synagogue and is a long-time
member of the Board, having served on its Nominating Committee, as well
as on its Cantorial Search Committee; and
WHEREAS, Joel and Lori Hecker are the proud parents of two children,
Elissa and Amy, and are the devoted grandparents of Rebecca and Daniel;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their professional and commu-
nity service, a period of constructive involvement, Joel and Lori Hecker
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 Joel and Lori Hecker have displayed
throughout their lives; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Joel and Lori Hecker upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition at the Celebration of Learning Gala of the Rye
Community Synagogue; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joel and Lori Hecker, Rye Brook, New York.