Honor Silvermans at School Dinner

April 2, 2017 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ronald and Cheryl Silverman upon the occasion of their designation as Guests of Honor at the North Shore Hebrew Academy's Annual Dinner on Sunday, April

2, 2017, at the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, Old Westbury, New York; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, Cheryl Silverman graduated from Yeshiva of Flatbush; she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business; and WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Cheryl Silverman had successful careers in both commercial real estate investment sales and mortgage banking; she currently serves as a commercial real estate broker at Keller Williams Gold Coast Commercial Realty; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the North Shore Hebrew Academy (NSHA), Cheryl Silverman has dedicated her time to serve both NSHA and NSHAHS for more than 15 years; she has been a member of the NSHA Board of Trustees and serves on the High School English Board; and WHEREAS, Cheryl Silverman has also served as Vice President of the NSHA PTA, and was integrally involved in helping to develop and expand the early childhood program; in addition, she served as President of the Great Neck AMIT Chapter and is active in both the Young Israel of Great Neck and Great Neck Synagogue; and WHEREAS, Ronald Silverman, affectionately known as Ron, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and was raised in Hartford, Connecticut; he is a graduate of the Yeshiva of Hartford and Kingswood-Oxford School; and WHEREAS, After attending McGill University, Ron Silverman graduated from Trinity College with Honors in Hartford, Connecticut; he went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut School of Law and attended the Royal Dutch University of The Netherlands in Leiden, where he specialized in International Law; and WHEREAS, Currently a partner in the international law firm of Hogan Lovells, LLP, Ron Silverman has served as pro bono legal counsel to NSHA since the early 2000s; he is a member of the NSHA Board of Trustees and serves on its Executive Committee; he has also served on the Board of YIGN; and WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their five children, Jonathan, Aaron, Noam, Aytan and Galit, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoice in their achievements; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Ron and Cheryl Silverman, that future generations may know and appreciate their admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and their respect and esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Ronald and Cheryl Silverman upon the occasion of their designation as Guests of Honor at the North Shore Hebrew Academy's Annual Dinner on