2009-J1608
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Janice Weisberg Rubenstein upon the
occasion of her designation as a 50 year member of the Abigail No. 3
Chapter of the United Order True Sisters, Inc.
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the 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 honor
Janice Weisberg Rubenstein upon the occasion of her designation as a 50
year member of the United Order True Sisters Abigail No. 3 on Wednesday,
April 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The United Order True Sisters, Inc. (UOTS, Inc.) is an
historic and distinguished organization, the oldest women's philanthrop-
ic organization in the country; founded in 1846, as a secret society,
prior to electricity, women's suffrage, the abolition and the civil war;
these brave women undertook the founding of an organization based on the
principles of love and faith forging forward into a man's world; and
WHEREAS, In 1947, UOTS, Inc. dedicated its mission to helping those
patients afflicted with Cancer; it provides emotional and financial
support to cancer patients and their families; and
WHEREAS, With Abigail No. 3 being the oldest continuing Chapter of
UOTS, Inc., Janice Rubenstein has served in various positions, including
financial secretary and corresponding secretary; a former president of
Congregation Beth Emeth Sisterhood, she served as vice president and
treasurer of Women Reform Judaism District No. 3; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Alan, their chil-
dren, Bruce and Ellen, as well as their grandchildren, Eric, Kenneth,
and Rachel, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Janice Weisberg Rubenstein upon the occasion of her designation as
a 50 year member of the Abigail No. 3 Chapter of the United Order True
Sisters, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janice Weisberg Rubenstein.