LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gay Linda Baskin on being named a
Madison Jewish Center Woman of the Year on May 23, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of integrity and character who distin-
guish themselves in service to their faith and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Gay Linda Baskin on being named a Madison Jewish Center Woman of
the Year; she will be honored at the Center's 79th Journal Celebration,
to be held at Temple Sholom on Sunday, May 23, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin was born and raised in Brooklyn; she graduated
from Lafayette High School, attended Brooklyn College, and has worked
full-time as a paralegal for the past 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin gained fame at an early age when she danced on New
York City's Channel 11 for the Leona Antel Dance Studio and won First
Prize; she also began her service to her community at an early age when,
at age nine, she danced for the United Jewish Appeal and went on to work
on behalf of numerous worthy organizations and institutions including
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, ORT and the Madison Jewish Center; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin is a Life Member of ORT and of Hadassah; she has
served as President of the Brooklyn Region of Women's American ORT,
representing Brooklyn for ORT America, and is a Member of the Board of
the Deena Chapter of Hadassah; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin has, in addition, been a longtime involved and
valued member of Madison Jewish Center where she is currently Co-Presi-
dent of the Social Club, a Vice President of Sisterhood, and a member of
the Administrative Board and Journal Committee and was also a member of
the all women's choir for the Sisterhood Shabbat Services; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin was married to the late Phillip Baskin for 42 and
a half years; she is the proud mother of Cindy and her husband David,
Jody and her husband Eric, and Carolyn, and the loving grandmother of
Matthew and his wife Melissa, Mitchell, Michelle, Melanie and Jaime, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such accomplishment and commitment to faith are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gay Linda Baskin on being named a Madison Jewish Center
Woman of the Year on May 23, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gay Linda Baskin.