LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gail Hammerman upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the East Midwood Jewish Center

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 devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gail
Hammerman upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the East Midwood Jewish Center; and
WHEREAS, Gail Hammerman earned her Master of Science and Bachelor of
Science degrees at Brooklyn College, CUNY; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Brooklynite, Gail Hammerman has been a member of
the East Midwood Jewish Center for 20 years and has served as President
of the Synagogue for the past four years; prior to that, she was Presi-
dent of Shaare Zedek Synagogue and was responsible for its successful
merger into the East Midwood Jewish Center in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Gail Hammerman sits on the Board of the METNY Region of The
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism; she is the new president of
the Hadassah Brooklyn Region, and has been honored by numerous Jewish
organizations, including being named Woman of the Year by Israel Bonds,
Na-Amat, and Masores Bais Yaakov of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, In 1991 during the Persian Gulf War, Gail Hammerman volun-
teered in Israel and served with the Israeli Army; an honorary member of
the Shomrim Society and the Honor Legion of the New York City Police
Department, she is also an advocate for SHARE; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Gail Hammerman served as Special Assistant to
the Brooklyn Borough President from 1978 until she retired in 2001;
during that time, from 1979 until 2008, she served as an Adjunct Profes-
sor at Long Island University, where she taught Political Science; prior
to that she taught Health Science at Brooklyn College; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, David, their chil-
dren, Craig and Elizabeth, Robin and Andrew, Evan and Robin, as well as
their grandchildren, Jared, Jacob, Sara, and Max, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Gail Hammerman's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gail Hammerman upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the East Midwood Jewish Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gail Hammerman.