LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending seven individuals upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the Malach Volunteer Award by the
Maimonides Hebrew Day School on May 24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the commu-
nity and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
seven individuals upon the occasion of their designation as recipients
of the Malach Volunteer Award by the Maimonides Hebrew Day School at its
30th Anniversary celebration to be held on May 24, 2010, at CBAJ, Alba-
ny, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Maimonides Hebrew Day School has been providing quality
Jewish and General Education in the Capital Region since 1980; it is a
beneficiary of the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and
has partnered with numerous organizations and institutions over the
years; and
WHEREAS, Its motto, "A Beautiful Blend: Torah & Worldly Experience,"
follows its namesake, Moses Maimonides, the great scholar, codifier,
physician and philosopher, by striving to integrate both school and
community; and
WHEREAS, The Maimonides Hebrew Day School also offers Malach, a volun-
teer program that promotes extra-curricular enrichment and individual-
ized opportunities for its students, involving a spectrum of local
talent and dedication, fulfilling and enhancing the Maimonides vision
that blends school and community, interactive learning and living, in a
warm, vibrant and dynamic environment, extending beyond the classroom;
and
WHEREAS, This year's Malach honorees are: Phyllis Brunelle, Lori
Calka, Lynn Gross, Joel Phillips, Ra'anan and Rebecca Schwarzmer, and
Mira Sonders, all of whom have continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence, and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their community; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of their duties and responsibil-
ities, the Malach Volunteer Awardees' ongoing efforts and notable
achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of
life in their community; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend seven individuals upon the occasion of their designation as
recipients of the Malach Volunteer Award by the Maimonides Hebrew Day
School on May 24, 2010; and be, it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned honorees.