LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rabbi Hershel Billet 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
Hershel Billet 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 Hershel Billet, 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 Hershel Billet,
current Rabbi of Young Israel of Woodmere, has distinguished himself in
his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contrib-
ution 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 Hershel Billet 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 Hershel Billet as he is honored by Young Israel of Wood-
mere 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 Hershel Billet.