2009-J3901
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg upon
the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Hebrew
Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg have given not only of their
time and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leader-
ship, and consequently have been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rocka-
way; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Academy's 32nd
Annual Scholarship Dinner, to be held in their honor on Saturday, Febru-
ary 20, 2010, at the Hilton Long Island in Melville, New York; and
WHEREAS, For over 30 years, Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg have been
active members of the Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR)
family; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their many years of dedication to HAFTR, Carolyn
and Moishe Rosenberg have given much of themselves through their time,
effort and constant support; they are true believers in the importance
of a Yeshiva education, ensuring that all children fulfill their poten-
tial and grow to be essential members of K'lal Yisroel; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Rosenberg, an alumna of HAFTR, grew up in a home
where she witnessed her parents' steadfast commitment to the yeshiva;
upon moving to Woodmere, she continued that family commitment to the
next generation by enrolling their children in HAFTR; and
WHEREAS, Active in the PTA, Carolyn Rosenberg has worked on many
different HAFTR events, including chairing the Spring Supperette; she
was on the Special Events Committee which inaugurated the Back to School
Carnival and other extracurricular fundraising occasions; she also
served on the Board of Education and is currently on the High School
Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Moishe Rosenberg has served on the HAFTR Executive Board and
the Finance Committee, having served as Treasurer as well; he is
currently a Vice President of the Executive Board; and
WHEREAS, Loyal supporters of HAFTR, Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg have
dedicated themselves to maintaining its role as an exceptional educa-
tional and nurturing institution; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to many of their fellow citizens who are
grateful for all they have given, the Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and
Rockaway is honoring Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg for their outstanding
support and commitment to HAFTR; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg are the proud parents of three
beloved children, sons Shelby and Mathew, and daughter Rachel; all of
whom have been active students at the Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and
Rockaway; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg have
displayed throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg upon the occasion of their
designation for special recognition by the Hebrew Academy of Five Towns
and Rockaway; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carolyn and Moishe Rosenberg.