LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION honoring Joan Beder upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Muriel Neufeld Ethical Humanist Award from the Ethical  Humanist
Society of Long Island on Sunday, January 9, 2011
WHEREAS,  Individuals  who  give of their time and energies to serve the
best interests of their communities are as asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
  WHEREAS, Joan Beder 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,  Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joan
Beder upon the occasion of receiving the Muriel Neufeld Ethical Humanist
Award on Sunday, January 9, 2011; and
  WHEREAS, In addition to the awards ceremony, Joan Beder's name will be
placed on the plaque to be forever displayed  on  the  Ethical  Humanist
Society wall; and
  WHEREAS, This most prestigious accolade is presented to members of the
Ethical  Humanist  Society  of  Long Island who have devoted 25 years or
more to actively serving the Ethical Humanist Society; she has served as
its President, on its Board of Trustees, and as one who  was  designated
to preside over Memorial Services; and
  WHEREAS,  Joan Beder has also served the American Ethical Union on its
Leadership Training Committee for more than 25 years; and
  WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Joan Beder's  commitment  to
making the world a better place has molded her entire life; she believes
deeply that each person has a responsibility to combat injustice wherev-
er they find it; her life is a testament to these beliefs; and
  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause  in  its  deliberations  to
honor  Joan  Beder upon the occasion of her receiving the Muriel Neufeld
Ethical Humanist Award from the Ethical Humanist Society of Long  Island
on January 9, 2011; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joan Beder.