LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bob Freedman for 27 years of distin-
guished service as 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
Bob Freedman for 27 years of distinguished service as the 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, Bob Freedman has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Serving as President of the Congregation Agudas Achim for 27
years, Bob Freedman led the movement to change from an Orthodox to a
Reform congregation; his flexible leadership has allowed and encouraged
change to fit the needs of this institution; and
WHEREAS, Bob Freedman's sensitivity to the diverse needs of a congre-
gation that serves year round locals, summer residents, weekend resi-
dents, and people across the county, has helped the congregation reach
its 100th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, When not serving at Congregation Agudas Achim, Bob Freedman
is an active member of Livingston Manor Rotary; he was a social studies
teacher at Livingston Manor Central School, and headed the Livingston
Manor Central School Teachers Union for many years; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Lynne Freedman, who
feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his 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 Bob Freedman and to wish him contin-
ued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bob Freedman for 27 years of distinguished service as President
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 Bob Freedman.