LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Cantor Endre Stamler upon the occasion
of his retirement from Congregation Agudas Israel in Newburgh, New York

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Cantor Endre Stamler upon the occasion of his retirement from Congre-
gation Agudas Israel in Newburgh, New York, to be celebrated on Sunday,
June 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Hungary, Cantor Endre Stamler is a survivor of the
Holocaust; he was ordained by the Yeshiva University's Cantorial Train-
ing Institute and later joined Congregation Agudas Israel in 1969 as
Cantor; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his Cantorial duties, Cantor Endre Stamler has
also served as teacher for Congregation Agudas Israel's Hebrew School
for children for 40 years, preparing them for both Bar and Bat Mitzvahs;
he served as the primary religious authority in his community for many
years when it did not have a Rabbi; and
WHEREAS, Cantor Endre Stamler was married to the late Joan, and raised
three children, Richard, Carol and Jill, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Cantor Endre Stamler upon the occasion of his retirement from
Congregation Agudas Israel in Newburgh, New York, and extending to him
the heartfelt best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cantor Endre Stamler.