Senate Resolution No. 2579 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Charlotte Balsam upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Schechter School of Long Island on June 15, 2022 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals within the State of New York who give of their time and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to benefit the community at large; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Charlotte Balsam upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Schechter School of Long Island to be celebrated at its Annual Gala on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center in Roslyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The theme for this year's event is "Woman of Valor - Her Worth Is Far Beyond That Of Gems," which will shine a light on the excellence in the curriculum offered at Schechter School of Long Island (SSLI), the community that makes up its Schechter family, and the Jewish values instilled in its students every day; and WHEREAS, SSLI is a Jewish day school whose dual curriculum of excellence educates and empowers its students to be critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and globally engaged citizens, striving to achieve their full potential and ensuring a vibrant Jewish future; and WHEREAS, Charlotte Balsam is being recognized for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to SSLI and the Jewish community as a whole; and WHEREAS, A widely respected business leader, Charlotte Balsam currently serves as a member of the SSLI Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Charlotte Balsam has displayed throughout her 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 commend Charlotte Balsam upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Schechter School of Long Island on June 15, 2022; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Charlotte Balsam.