Bill Text: NY J00720 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of Madison Jewish Center of Brooklyn, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-04 - ADOPTED [J00720 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00720-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 720

BY: Senator GOUNARDES

        COMMEMORATING  the  90th  Anniversary  of  Madison
        Jewish  Center  of  Brooklyn,  New   York,   to   be
        celebrated on May 9, 2021

  WHEREAS,  The  quality  and  character  of life in New York State is
greatly enriched by its religious  institutions  and  the  faithful  and
generous  service of those who devote themselves to endeavors of family,
faith, and community; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
commend  institutions  of  such  magnanimous  conduct  and bearing which
demonstrate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in  so  doing,
inspire others to do the same; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern, and fully in accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative  Body  to
commemorate  the  90th  Anniversary  of  the  Madison  Jewish  Center of
Brooklyn, New York, to  be  celebrated  with  a  myriad  of  activities,
including  a  social gathering, displays, photos, and shared memories on
Sunday, May 9, 2021; and

  WHEREAS, Established in 1931, Madison Jewish Center (MJC) is located
in the heart of Brooklyn in the Madison neighborhood; for 90  years,  it
has  proudly served the Madison, Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood
communities; and

  WHEREAS, An Egalitarian Conservative  congregation  affiliated  with
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, this esteemed organization
offers a variety of programs for its congregants with a goal of creating
a warm, comfortable environment for all; and

  WHEREAS,  Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in  the  development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,   Madison   Jewish   Center  is  a  comprehensive  communal
organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing  Jewish  life  through
religious, cultural, social and civic advancement in Brooklyn, New York;
and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore, Madison Jewish Center stands on the threshold
of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining that spiritual resolve which it has embodied for nine decades;
and

  WHEREAS, It is the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  those
organizations  which  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
commemorate  the  90th Anniversary of Madison Jewish Center of Brooklyn,
New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Madison Jewish Center.