LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Laurie Landes upon the occasion of
her 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 Laurie Landes upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the Celebration of Learning Gala to be held in her honor
at the Rye Community Synagogue on Saturday, May 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Laurie Landes has been Education Director at the Rye Communi-
ty Synagogue for the past 21 years; and
WHEREAS, A member of and past President of the Westchester/Fairfield
Association of Temple Educators, Laurie Landes is also a member of the
National Association of Temple Educators; and
WHEREAS, Laurie Landes has taken a leadership role in transforming
Jewish education at the Rye Community Synagogue through her partic-
ipation in the Re-Imagine Project; she was also invited to be a member
of the Coalition of Innovating Congregations; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Laurie Landes serves on the Westchester Teen
Provider Roundtable and is a member of the Westchester Community Conver-
sation on Teen Engagement and Learning; and
WHEREAS, A certified Jewish Family Educator, Laurie Landes is a gradu-
ate of the Leadership Institute for Congregational Principles; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Rye Brook, New York, Laurie Landes and her
husband, John, are the proud parents of three daughters, Emily, Andrea
and Diana; they have a beloved grandson, Alexander; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Laurie Landes has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Laurie Landes has displayed throughout
her life; 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 Laurie Landes upon the occasion of her 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 Laurie Landes, Rye Brook, New York.