Bill Text: NY J02502 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring David Hollander as recipient of the Pillars of the Community Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-05-10 - ADOPTED [J02502 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-J02502-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2502
BY: Senator BRESLIN
HONORING David Hollander upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Pillars of the
Community Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish
Community Center
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors,
and community service are an example and inspiration to their
colleagues, friends, family, and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David Hollander upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Pillars of the Community Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish
Community Center to be celebrated on Sunday, May 15, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Each year, this prestigious awards ceremony recognizes
individuals for their contributions to the Center and the Jewish
community-at-large by acting as moral pillars and dispensers of wisdom
and advice, providing continued service and leadership, and acting
generously in the spirit of Tzedakah; and
WHEREAS, Widely known for his extraordinary dedication to Israel and
the local community, David Hollander's philanthropic and leadership
endeavors continue to inspire all of those who are lucky enough to know
him; and
WHEREAS, David Hollander has been actively involved with the JCC
since he was a child regularly attending Sunday Funday; later, he
rebuilt JCC's outdoor pavilion through his construction company; and
WHEREAS, Since 2014, David Hollander has served as CEO of Sano-Rubin
Construction Services, a fourth generation of the Rubin family managing
the company; in this capacity, he is responsible for the strategic
direction of Sano-Rubin and for establishing corporate vision and
ensuring the company fulfills its purpose, "Building to Impact Lives";
and
WHEREAS, In its 110-year history, Sano-Rubin has built the Daughters
of Sarah Senior Communities twice, Congregation Beth Emeth, Temple
Israel, The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, and Albany
Institute of History and Art, among many other projects; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work with JCC and his company, David
Hollander currently serves on the board of B'nai B'rith Housing
Foundation as immediate past president, is a board member of the
Associated General Contractors of NYS (AGCNYS) and of the Fort Orange
Club, an ambassador for the Real Men Wear Pink of the Capital Region,
and serves on the East Greenbush Central School District Business
Advisory Council, and the Hudson Valley Community College Workforce
Development Committee; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife of 28 years, Laura
Peck, and their two children, Zachary and Jarred, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of their life and rejoice in their achievements:
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which David Hollander has
displayed throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, 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 David Hollander upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Pillars of the Community Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish
Community Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to David Hollander.
