LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending David Abels upon the occasion of his
designation by Madison Jewish Center as its Man of the Year at its 79th
Journal Celebration on May 23, 2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is greatly
enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote them-
selves to endeavors of family, faith, and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend David Abels upon the occasion of his designation by Madison
Jewish Center as its Man of the Year at its 79th Journal Celebration, to
be held at Brooklyn's Temple Sholom on Sunday, May 23, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1931, Madison Jewish Center, located in the
heart of Brooklyn in the Madison neighborhood, serves the Madison,
Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood communities; and
WHEREAS, An Egalitarian Conservative congregation affiliated with The
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Madison Jewish Center offers a
variety of programs for its congregants, including a vibrant Talmud
Torah and Parents Association, Social Club, United Synagogue Youth and
Kadima chapters, a Minyanaire's Club, and an active Sisterhood and, in
addition, sponsors B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Chapters Ruach AZA
and Ruach BBG; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Anniversary Journal Dinner, Madison Jewish
Center proudly honors members in recognition of their enduring and
outstanding service to the synagogue; David Abels truly merits that high
honor; and
WHEREAS, David and Arlene Abels became members of Madison Jewish
Center shortly after their marriage on October 15, 1983; upon joining,
David expressed his interest in becoming active in shul life, an offer
which was quickly accepted; and
WHEREAS, He became active in the synagogue's Mr. & Mrs. Club and,
after serving on various committees, was elected President of the club;
ten years later he again served as President of the club, by then known
by its current name, the Social Club; and
WHEREAS, David Abels also joined the cast of the MJC Players and cher-
ishes the time he spent with the troupe; and
WHEREAS, David Abels has, in addition, either chaired or co-chaired
numerous Madison Jewish Center committees including the Social Action,
Yom Hashoah, UJA Federation, Bikur Cholim, Israeli Affairs and Shabbat
Across America Committees and is currently Co-Advisor of the MJC Youth
Group; and
WHEREAS, Arlene and David's son Jonathan was born on February 9, 1998
and welcomed into the Abels and the Madison Jewish Center family; Jona-
than was in the first Gan/Step Up class in the shul's Talmud Torah and,
as he became active in the Talmud Torah, so did David who, for the past
three years has served as President of the MJC Parents Association; and
WHEREAS, David Abels's wife of 26 years, Arlene, and their son Jona-
than feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements as does Grandma Lenora, to whom David and his family are
deeply and eternally grateful for staying with Jonathan so David and
Arlene could attend MJC functions and for all her help throughout the
years; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to David Abels for his dedication and commitment to Madison
Jewish Center, his community, and his heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David Abels upon the occasion of his designation by Madison Jewish
Center as its Man of the Year at its 79th Journal Celebration on May 23,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Abels.