LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ellen Singer for 27 years of distin-
guished service as Vice-President of the Congregation Agudas Achim on
June 2, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who distinguish themselves in service to their faith and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Ellen Singer for 27 years of distinguished service as the Vice-President
of the Congregation Agudas Achim at its 100th Anniversary Dinner on June
2, 2013, at Bernie's Holiday Restaurant in Rock Hill, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Singer has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Serving as Vice-President of Congregation Agudas Achim for 27
years, Ellen Singer led the religious education component of the congre-
gation, and was a guide for every student in their preparation and
understanding of their bar and bat mitzvah presentations; and
WHEREAS, As spiritual guide for the Board, Ellen Singer's knowledge
and understanding of the history of Judaism, her sensitivity to the
local community she adopted, and her commitment to the laws and tradi-
tions of Judaism, have been a guiding force of the congregation; and
WHEREAS, When not serving at Congregation Agudas Achim, Ellen Singer
travels extensively; she taught Jewish education at The Family Founda-
tion School in Hancock, New York, and wrote Jewish educational material;
and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Dr. Don Simkin, who
feels privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her many
achievements; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Ellen Singer and to wish her contin-
ued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ellen Singer for 27 years of distinguished service as Vice-Pre-
sident of the Congregation Agudas Achim at its 100th Anniversary Dinner
on June 2, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ellen Singer.