LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Temple Beth
Sholom of New City, New York

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
50th Anniversary of Temple Beth Sholom of New City, New York; and
WHEREAS, The congregation began in 1958, under the name of Clarkstown
Liberal Reform Congregation, which was soon changed to Temple Beth
Sholom; and
WHEREAS, The following year the property on Old Hempstead Road where
the temple is located, was purchased; the Temple is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary to mark that event; and
WHEREAS, As the congregation grew, an addition was made to the build-
ing, and the temple began many social action programs, several of which
continue to this day; and
WHEREAS, Among them are religious services and holiday programming for
adults in group homes, and pulpit exchanges and interfaith activities
with local African-American and Muslim congregations; and
WHEREAS, The temple also sends food to battered women's shelters and
to People to People; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Rabbi David Fass, Temple Beth
Sholom of New City, New York 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Temple Beth Sholom of New City, New
York, 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 Rabbi David Fass, Temple Beth Sholom of New City, New York.