LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stephanie Knepper upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Young Leadership Award by the Jewish
Children's Museum on April 7, 2014

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their
lives and careers to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Stephanie
Knepper upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Young
Leadership Award by the Jewish Children's Museum, celebrated at its 9th
Annual Gala Dinner on Monday, April 7, 2014, in Brooklyn, New York; and
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, Stephanie Knepper has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, Senior Vice President and Counsel at SKA Marin, a leading
developer, owner and manager of affordable housing in the Metropolitan
New York area, Stephanie Knepper has been instrumental in the company's
success; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the portfolio of properties owned by SKA Marin
consists primarily of senior housing projects, which is a niche special-
ty of the firm; the company is widely respected in the affordable hous-
ing industry for its innovative approaches to aging in place and ease in
using creative finance; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Knepper holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bran-
deis University with Honors, as well as a Juris Doctorate from the
Benjamin Cardozo School of Law; she is one of the founders of the Young
Leadership Council (YLC) and is a former YLC co-chair; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Stephanie Knepper 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 Stephanie Knepper has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, it is the practice of this Legislative Body that when indi-
viduals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Stephanie Knepper upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the Young Leadership Award by the Jewish Children's Museum on
April 7, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephanie Knepper.