LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Michael New upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition at the 44th Annual Dinner Dance of
the United Progressive Club on May 6, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Michael New, Director of the Sephardic Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition at
the 44th Annual Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club, to be held
at The Rex Manor in Brooklyn, New York, on May 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Michael New earned both his bachelor's and his master's
degrees from Hunter College of The City University of New York; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation in 1977, he began working for the New York
State Department of Health as a Project Coordinator; from 1979-1982 he
worked at Kings Harbor Care Center, a 720-bed nursing home; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Michael New became the Assistant Director of the
Sephardic Nursing Home; in 1991, he was promoted to Executive Director,
the position in which he continues to ably serve; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, the Sephardic Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center has undergone extensive renovations and modernization, including
new dayrooms, a new wing, a much needed elevator, and a state of the art
rehabilitation facility; and
WHEREAS, Michael New has, in addition, introduced many training
programs with prestigious educational institutions for students in all
geriatric fields, a successful Adult Day Health Care program, and a
short-term rehabilitation unit; and
WHEREAS, An active synagogue member, Michael New is the son of
Czechoslovakian Holocaust survivors and raised his children, Deena,
Laurie and David in a traditional Jewish home; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, he married his childhood sweetheart, Florence, whose
father was the neighborhood rabbi who Bar Mitzvahed him, merging the New
family with Florence's family, also a family of three children, Cara,
Colin and Matt; and
WHEREAS, Florence and Michael are now the proud and loving grandpar-
ents of Jaime, Samantha, Ryan and Joseph, and Florence, her children,
Michael's children and their grandchildren are all proud to be part of
his life and rejoice in his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Michael New has distinguished himself in his profession and
in his community and truly merits the recognition of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Michael New upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition at the 44th Annual Dinner Dance of the United Progressive
Club on May 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael New.