LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Marilyn Zelman upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition at the Celebration of Learn-
ing 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 Marilyn Zelman 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, For 38 years, Marilyn Zelman has been an outstanding member
of the Rye Community Synagogue; first as a parent, then as a teacher and
currently as Director of the Early Childhood Center; and
WHEREAS, During the tenure of Marilyn Zelman as Director of the Early
Childhood Center at the Rye Community Synagogue, enrollment has
increased from 47 students in 1973 to 138 in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Marilyn Zelman, the Early Childhood
Center at the Rye Community Synagogue has obtained a Certificate of
Registration as an Early Childhood entity with the University of the
State of New York, and a Day Care license with the New York State Office
of Children and Family Services; and
WHEREAS, In addition to receiving her Master's degree in Education,
Marilyn Zelman is Vice President of the New York Jewish Early Childhood
Association and is on the Board of the National Jewish Early Childhood
Network; she is also a member of the Early Childhood Educators of Reform
Judaism; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Zelman is the proud mother of two children, Julie and
Jeffrey, who both attend the Early Childhood Center at the Rye Community
Synagogue, and has a beloved grandson, Charlie; she and her husband,
Bill, have been married for 41 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Marilyn Zelman 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 Marilyn Zelman 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 Marilyn Zelman 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 a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marilyn Zeman, White Plains, New York.