LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the East Midwood Jewish Center upon
the occasion of hosting its 85th Annual Journal Dinner Dance

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 organiza-
tions and individuals 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 commend
the East Midwood Jewish Center upon the occasion of hosting its 85th
Annual Journal Dinner Dance on Sunday, June 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, On June 17, 1924, a Real Estate Committee was appointed,
consisting of Pincus Weinberg, chairman, Max Kappel and Irving Warshaw;
the institution was named the "East Midwood Jewish Center", and was
subsequently incorporated on July 22, 1924; and
WHEREAS, The first official meeting of the first Board of Trustees of
the East Midwood Jewish Center was held on July 24, 1924; the first
annual meeting was held on November 18, 1924, at the Jewish Communal
Center of Flatbush; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Harry Halpern of the Jewish Communal Center delivered
an address of encouragement; officers were installed and Pincus Weinberg
became the East Midwood Jewish Center's first president; and
WHEREAS, On March 25, 1925, the land on which the present building was
constructed was bought, and the cornerstone of the building was laid on
June 13, 1926; in the fall of that year, the building was fully enclosed
and High Holy Day services were held within the building; and
WHEREAS, The East Midwood Jewish Center stands on the threshold of
tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the East Midwood Jewish Center upon the occasion of hosting its
85th Annual Journal Dinner Dance, to be observed on June 14, 2009, fully
confident that this commemoration reflects the belief in those values
which enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn,
New York 11230.