LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Carolyn D. Baskin upon the occasion of
her designation by Madison Jewish Center as a Woman 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 Carolyn D. Baskin upon the occasion of her designation by Madi-
son Jewish Center as a Woman of the Year at its 79th Journal Cele-
bration, 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; Carolyn Baskin truly merits that
high honor; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Baskin is the youngest child of Gay and the late
Phillip Baskin; she was brought up in a Conservative Jewish home and a
very philanthropic environment; the example set by her parents instilled
in her a great value of her Jewish identity, love of Conservative
Judaism, and dedication to working in the Jewish community; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's
degree in Judaic Studies, she worked for The American Friends of Bar
Ilan University and B'nai Zion in their fundraising divisions and is
currently a student in New York Career Institute's court reporting
program; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Baskin was one of the first girls to become a Bat
Mitzvah at East Midwood Jewish Center and, since it was difficult at the
time for Jews in Russia to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, as she read the
Haftorah during Friday evening services, she held a "twinning ceremony,"
sharing her Bat Mitzvah with Rada Goldberg of Leningrad, both of whom
celebrated the 25th Anniversary of their Bat Mitzvahs this past year;
and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Baskin is a Life Member of Hadassah and belongs to
its Park Slope Chapter; she is also a valued member of Madison Jewish
Center where she has chaired and participated in numerous Sisterhood,
Social Club and congregational activities; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Baskin is an active member of the Journal Committee;
she has been a member of the all women's choir for the Sisterhood Shab-
bat Services, has served as a gabbai during many Shabbat services, has
read from the Torah for the Social Club's Shabbat, for special family

occasions, and whenever needed and is among a small group of women
invited to read the Yom Kippur morning Torah portion; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Carolyn Baskin for her dedication and commitment to Madison
Jewish Center, her community, and her heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carolyn D. Baskin upon the occasion of her designation by Madison
Jewish Center as a Woman 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 Carolyn D. Baskin.