LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rabbi Binyomin Kamenetzky as he is
honored by Young Israel of Woodmere at its 50th Anniversary Dinner
Banquet on April 18, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to individuals of firm faith and commitment who have devoted
their untiring energy and purposeful lives in service to their faith;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is pleased to commend Rabbi
Binyomin Kamenetzky as he is honored by Young Israel of Woodmere at its
50th Anniversary Dinner Banquet on April 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Young Israel of Woodmere, an Orthodox Jewish congregation
serving more than 940 families in the Woodmere, Long Island area, is
joyously marking the milestone of its 50th Anniversary with a 50th Anni-
versary Dinner Banquet, to be held at the Sands in Atlantic Beach on
Sunday, April 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, On this special occasion, Young Israel of Woodmere will
proudly honor the rabbis, including Rabbi Binyomin Kamenetzky, who have
served the congregation and will, in addition, pay tribute to the Past
Presidents of the synagogue and to those who have been members of the
synagogue for 50 years or more; and
WHEREAS, The synagogue is the common spiritual home of a congregation;
in it rests the heritage of the Jewish people and from it stems the
teaching and the practice of its treasured values and traditions; and
WHEREAS, The true architects of society and community are our spiritu-
al leaders whose faith and unremitting commitment serve to sustain and
enhance the spiritual and cultural values of life; Rabbi Binyomin Kamen-
etzky, founding Rabbi of Young Israel of Woodmere, has distinguished
himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial
contribution to Young Israel of Woodmere and its congregants; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his worthy endeavors, this Legislative Body
is proud to extend its highest commendation to Rabbi Binyomin Kamenetzky
for his commitment to his faith and his heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Rabbi Binyomin Kamenetzky as he is honored by Young Israel of
Woodmere at its 50th Anniversary Dinner Banquet on April 18, 2010; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Binyomin Kamenetzky.