LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rabbi Don Cashman upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Sidney Albert Albany
Jewish Community Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of the State of New York whose
purposeful endeavors and commitment to family, faith and heritage serve
to enhance the quality of life and education in their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rabbi Don
Cashman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, to be celebrated at
its 10th Annual "Pillars of our Community" dinner on Thursday, March 4,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Since 1985, Rabbi Don Cashman has been the spiritual leader
of B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation after serving pulpits in the Bronx,
North Carolina, Michigan and Virginia; he completed his undergraduate
studies at Boston University and was ordained at Hebrew Union College-
Jewish Institute of Religion, where he received his Doctor of Divinity
Degree in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Don Cashman is past president of the Capital District
Board of Rabbis and served twice as its treasurer; he is founder and
past president of the Capital District Jewish Genealogical Society, and
serves on the board of the Jewish Historical Society of Northeastern New
York; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Don Cashman has served on the Rabbinic Cabinet of State
of Israel Bonds, the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York
as well as the board of directors of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
where he is immediate past chair; he has been a visiting lecturer at the
University at Albany since 2006; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Sharona, and their
three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Rabbi Don Cashman for his dedication and commitment to his
community, its children, and his heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rabbi Don Cashman upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Don Cashman.