LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. David Moskovits upon the occasion
of being named Guest of Honor at the Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov Pupa Annual
Dinner on January 25, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals and organizations of remarkable integ-
rity and character who distinguish themselves in service to their faith
and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. David Moskovits upon the occasion of being named Guest of Honor at
the Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov Pupa Annual Dinner on January 25, 2009, at
the Ateres Avrohom in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David Moskovits has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, Born in post-war Romania, Dr. David Moskovits experienced
first-hand the oppressive reign of Communism and the dangers of anti-
Semitism; his father was imprisoned by the government and he was beaten
by other children and declared an "antisocial element" because of his
commitment to his heritage; and
WHEREAS, After the Moskovits family escaped Eastern Europe in 1962,
through the intervention and efforts of the Skulener Rebbe, Rabbi Eliez-
er Zusia Portugal, zt"l, Dr. David Moskovits began to rebuild his life;
he applied himself to Torah studies and charitable projects, and eventu-
ally established D.C. Plastics, where he is currently the president; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, at the request of the present Skulener Rebbe, shli-
ta, Dr. David Moskovits, along with Albert Reichmann, established the
Endowment for Democracy in Eastern Europe, a non-profit charitable
corporation that helped power the religious resurgence of Hungary's
Jewish community; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the time he devotes to the Endowment for
Democracy in Eastern Europe, Dr. David Moskovits has served the Jewish
Community in a variety of other functions; he is involved in the Resti-
tution Committee of Agudath Israel, serves on the Executive Board of a
national renowned organization called Chesed L'Avrahom, and is active in
a host of other organizations, including the National Conference of
Hebrew Schools, the Association of Jewish Outreach Professionals, and
the American Committee of Shaare Tzedek Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David Moskovits has been the recipient of numerous awards
from Jewish organizations, including Chesed L'Avrohom, Torah Umesorah,
Kollel Shomrei Hachomos and the Viener Kehillah, and received the
Renaissance Award from Agudath Israel World Organization, as well as the
coveted Jerusalem Prize; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Dr. David Moskovits has received citations of
merit and awards from President Ronald Reagan and New York City Mayors
David Dinkins and Rudolph Giuliani, and was a U.S. Presidential Award
nominee, has been honored with Hungary's Humanitarian Award, the Buda-
pest Prize from the Government of Hungary, the Batthany-Strathman Laszlo
Award by the Hungarian Ministry of Health and was awarded the Order of
Merit of the Hungarian Republic by the President and Parliament of
Hungary and was named "Socially Responsible Entrepreneur of the Year" in
1995; and

WHEREAS, Dr. David Moskovits has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Dr. David Moskovits has
compiled an impressive record of civic and charitable service; he is an
active member of numerous organizations, including the Opportunity
Development Organization, the New York and New Jersey Minority Council,
the National Conference of Hebrew Day Schools, the Association of Jewish
Outreach Professionals, the American Committee of Shaare Tzedek Hospi-
tal, the New York State Department of Economic Development, the New York
City Department of Business Services , the CIVICUS World Alliance for
Citizens Participation, the Points of Lights Foundation, SIFE Students
in Free Enterprise, the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survi-
vors, Holocaust Victim Assets Litigation, the Agudath Israel World
Organization Steering Committee and the Swiss Fund Advisory Committee
for Needy Victims of the Holocaust/SHOA United Distribution Program, as
well as serving as Chairman of United Community Services; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Dr. David Moskovits and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. David Moskovits upon the occasion of being named Guest of
Honor at the Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov Pupa Annual Dinner on January 25,
2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. David Moskovits.