LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Alan and Barbara Pelikow upon the
occasion of their designation as Guests of Honor at the 54th Annual
Dinner of Young Israel of Oceanside on March 7, 2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State is great-
ly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote
themselves 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 in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Alan and Barbara Pelikow upon the occasion of their designation
as Guests of Honor at the 54th Annual Dinner of Young Israel of Ocean-
side, the oldest Orthodox synagogue in Oceanside, to be held on March 7,
2010; and
WHEREAS, In honoring Alan and Barbara Pelikow, Young Israel of Ocean-
side recognizes a couple who have a long association with the synagogue
and pays fitting tribute to them for their tireless efforts on behalf of
the shul and the community; and
WHEREAS, Alan Pelikow, Associate General Counsel to the New York City
Housing Authority, has been active in the Young Israel of Oceanside
community for 23 years, holding many committee chairmanships and execu-
tive offices, culminating in his service with distinction as President
of the congregation; and
WHEREAS, He has, in addition, coordinated the synagogue's singles
shabbatons and numerous outreach programs including Turn Friday Night
into Shabbos, Shabbat Across America, and the community Simchat Torah
celebrations; and
WHEREAS, Alan Pelikow has been responsible as well for initiating and
coordinating crossing guard coverage for the shul and for preparing the
important monthly dovening time schedules; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelikow, in addition to her responsibilities as a
Special Education Administrator for the New York City Board of Educa-
tion, has been an ardent supporter of Young Israel of Oceanside's
Sisterhood; she has served on its board and as Co-President as well as
the Chair of numerous committees; and
WHEREAS, She has also worked diligently coordinating Sisterhood's many
calendar, fundraising, boutique and sunshine card activities; and
WHEREAS, The shul is the common spiritual home of a congregation; in
it rests the heritage of the Jewish people and from it stems the teach-
ing and the practice of its treasured values and traditions; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the course of their service to Young Israel of
Oceanside, Alan and Barbara Pelikow have exhibited uncommon valor and
wisdom; their involvement and leadership have been characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all their endeavors on behalf of the syna-
gogue; and
WHEREAS, Alan and Barbara Pelikow are the proud parents of Shira and
Ari, Aliza and Michael, and Aimee and are the loving grandparents of
Jakie, Ezra and Ashi, all of whom are proud to be part of their lives
and rejoice in their accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Alan and Barbara Pelikow for their dedication and commitment
to their community and their heritage; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Alan and Barbara Pelikow upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as Guests of Honor at the 54th Annual Dinner of Young Israel of
Oceanside on March 7, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alan and Barbara Pelikow and to David Warshaw, President of
Young Israel of Oceanside, and to Rabbi Jonathan Muskat.