LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Arnold Kiner upon the occasion of his
designation by Madison Jewish Center as its Man of the Year at its 78th
Anniversary Journal Dinner Celebration on June 14, 2009

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is greatly
enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote them-
selves to endeavors of family, faith, and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Arnold Kiner upon the occasion of his designation by Madison
Jewish Center as its Man of the Year at its 78th Anniversary Journal
Dinner Celebration, to be held at Brooklyn's Temple Sholom on Sunday,
June 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1931, Madison Jewish Center, located in the
heart of Brooklyn in the Madison neighborhood, serves the Madison,
Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood communities; and
WHEREAS, An Egalitarian Conservative congregation affiliated with The
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Madison Jewish Center offers a
variety of programs for its congregants, including a vibrant Talmud
Torah and Parents Association, Social Club, United Synagogue Youth and
Kadima chapters, a new Minyanaire's Club, and an active Sisterhood and,
in addition, sponsors B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Chapters Ruach AZA
and Ruach BBG; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Anniversary Journal Dinner, Madison Jewish
Center proudly honors members in recognition of their enduring and
outstanding service to the synagogue; Arnold Kiner truly merits that
high honor; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Rochester, New York, after graduating from
high school, Arnold Kiner attended the University of Pennsylvania in
Philadelphia to pursue his dream of earning a degree in civil engineer-
ing and becoming an engineer; and
WHEREAS, Upon completing his studies at the University of Pennsylva-
nia, he entered the United States Army Reserve and, filling a need for
engineering officers, served in the United States Army Corps of Engi-
neers, rising to the rank of First Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, During his varied engineering career, Arnold Kiner worked on
the design of Interstate and toll highways in the states of New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut and, later on termi-
nals at JFK and La Guardia Airports, a Naval Air Station, and at
airports in several foreign countries, including the Israeli air base
built to replace a facility in the Sinai which had been abandoned as
part of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Kiner and his wife, Mady, are the proud parents of two
daughters, Bonnie and Melissa, and have two beloved grandchildren,
Russell and Elizabeth; and
WHEREAS, The Kiner family joined Madison Jewish Center in 1992; Arnold
Kiner serves on its Administrative Board and is the Chair of the
Center's fundraising committee; he is also Co-editor of the MESSAGE and
is, in addition, responsible for the Madison Jewish Center's annual BOOK
OF REMEMBRANCE, a major congregation fundraiser, and acts as an engi-
neering consultant for the synagogue's House Committee; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from engineering, Arnold Kiner became a
library associate at the Brooklyn Public Library where he conducted

programs for pre-school children, coordinated joint library and school
activities, and provided reference service; now also retired from
library service, he volunteers at the Center for Jewish History's Pres-
ervation Lab, visits a blind senior weekly to read mail and provide
other general assistance, and conducts two computer classes for seniors;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Arnold Kiner for his dedication and commitment to Madison
Jewish Center, his community, and his heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Arnold Kiner upon the occasion of his designation by Madison
Jewish Center as its Man of the Year at its 78th Anniversary Journal
Dinner Celebration on June 14, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Arnold Kiner.