LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sel and Hilda Hubert 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 Sel and Hilda Hubert 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, Sel and Hilda Hubert have been active and outstanding members
of the Rye Community Synagogue for 40 years; and
WHEREAS, A core director of the WRJ/Sisterhood, Hilda Hubert is a past
President of the local Hadassah chapter, serving 14 years in the
Read/Write/Now program at local schools; and
WHEREAS, Sel Hubert is a past President of the congregation and a
Board member of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center; he has
been a much sought after speaker, teaching the lessons of the Holocaust
to young people for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sel Hubert is the author of OUT OF BROKEN GLASS,
his memoir; and
WHEREAS, Married for 47 years, Sel and Hilda Hubert are the proud
parents of two children, Linda and Steven; they have five beloved grand-
children, Andrew, Nicole, Allison, Daniel and Carly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their professional and commu-
nity service, a period of constructive involvement, Sel and Hilda Hubert
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 Sel and Hilda Hubert 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 Sel and Hilda Hubert 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 Sel and Hilda Hubert, Rye Brook, New York.