LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Deborah I. Weisman-Estis upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition by the Women's Bar Asso-
ciation of Orange and Sullivan counties

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and ener-
gies to the service of their community and profession, participating in
civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Deborah I. Weisman-Estis upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sulli-
van counties; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Associ-
ation's Annual Dinner and Board Installation, to be held on Thursday,
June 13, 2013, at The Eagle's Nest in Bloomingburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, A partner in the law firm of Rider, Weiner and Frankel, Debo-
rah I. Weisman-Estis concentrates on elder law, estate planning, guardi-
anship, probate, trust administration and residential and commercial
real estate; and
WHEREAS, Deborah I. Weisman-Estis is admitted to practice law in the
states of New York and New Jersey; she is also admitted to practice law
before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States
District Court for the Southern, Eastern and Northern District of New
York, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and
the United States Tax Court; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Deborah I. Weisman-Es-
tis relocated to the Hudson Valley of New York in 1989; she received her
Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Brooklyn College (CUNY) and her
Juris Doctor degree from Pace University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Deborah I. Weisman-Estis is a past President of the Women's
Bar Association for the State of New York, an organization with over
3,800 members and 18 chapters; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sulli-
van Counties, Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association, Orange County Bar
Association, Hudson Valley Estate Planning Council and the American Bar
Association, Deborah I. Weisman-Estis is also a founding member of the
Women's Bar Association Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Deborah I. Weisman-Es-
tis has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Deborah I. Weisman-Estis has
displayed throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Deborah I. Weisman-Estis upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sulli-
van counties; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deborah I. Weisman-Estis.