Bill Text: NY J02668 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Barry R. Fertel, Esq. upon the occasion of his retirement as New Rochelle Councilman after 14 years of distinguished service

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-28 - ADOPTED [J02668 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02668-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2668

BY: Senator MAYER

        COMMENDING Barry R. Fertel, Esq. upon the occasion
        of  his  retirement  as New Rochelle City Councilman
        after 14 years of distinguished service

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body   seeks   to   acknowledge   those
individuals  whose  professional  lives  and  civic  endeavors  serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in communities across New  York  State
are   reflective  of  the  concerned  and  dedicated  efforts  of  those
individuals who are devoted to the welfare of their  community  and  its
citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend Barry R. Fertel, Esq. upon the occasion of his retirement as New
Rochelle City Councilman after 14 years of distinguished public service;
and

  WHEREAS,  For  over  three  decades, Barry R. Fertel has represented
clients in New Rochelle, New York, and the New  York  City  metropolitan
area;  throughout  his  tenure,  he  has  always  strived  to defend his
clients' legal rights and  promote  their  interests,  tried  dozens  of
cases, served as a court examiner in Westchester County, and worked with
a number of successful New York law firms; and

  WHEREAS,  Barry  R.  Fertel's firm specializes in education law, and
under his luminous leadership, it has helped many families  and  special
needs children find education which suits the child's best interests; he
and  his  staff  have  successfully represented students from elementary
school  through  graduate  and  professional  schools  when  faced  with
disciplinary proceedings, and has advised private and charter schools on
various issues; and

  WHEREAS,   Barry   R.   Fertel   also  practices  real  estate  law,
representing  clients  across  a  broad  spectrum  of  residential   and
commercial property matters, and in civil litigation and appeals; and

  WHEREAS,  Devoted  to  both  his  profession and community, Barry R.
Fertel served on the New Rochelle  Board  of  Education  for  14  years;
during  this  time,  he held the titles of President and Vice President;
and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Dr. Valerie Fertel,
and their three sons, Jeremy,  Jason  and  Gregory,  all  of  whom  feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  A man of true integrity, Barry R. Fertel leads by example;
he has served the citizens of New Rochelle with distinction, enthusiasm,
dedication and honor, and has overseen countless initiatives  that  have
made his community a better and stronger place to live; and

  WHEREAS,  For  the past 14 years, Barry R. Fertel rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the city of New Rochelle,  earning
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  occurrence  of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership,  intellect,  and  commitment  as  that
demonstrated  by  Barry  R.  Fertel  over  a  lifetime  of sacrifice and
dedication to others; 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
commend Barry R. Fertel, Esq. upon the occasion of his retirement as New
Rochelle City Councilman after 14 years of distinguished public service,
and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be
it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Barry R. Fertel, Esq.