LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ron and Joan Cohen upon the occa-
sion 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 Ron and Joan Cohen 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, Joining the Rye Community Synagogue in 1967, Ron and Joan
Cohen have both been committed to the congregation's well being and
educational programs; and
WHEREAS, Joan Cohen has served as the President of the Synagogue's
sisterhood and is currently the Co-chair of the World Union's biennial
Convention in San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, Ron Cohen is a past President of the congregation and serves
on the Board and Executive Committee of the Union for Reform Judaism; he
is also the immediate past Chair of the North American Council of the
World Union for Progressive Judaism; and
WHEREAS, Ron and Joan Cohen are the proud parents of three children,
Toni, Judy and Robin; they have two beloved grandchildren, Rosie and
Shira; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their professional and commu-
nity service, a period of constructive involvement, Ron and Joan Cohen
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 Ron and Joan Cohen 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 Ron and Joan Cohen 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 Ron and Joan Cohen, Rye, New York.