LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Gay Linda 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 Gay Linda Baskin upon the occasion of her designation by Madison
Jewish Center as a Woman 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; Gay Linda Baskin truly merits that
high honor; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin was born and raised in Brooklyn; she graduated
from Lafayette High School, attended Brooklyn College, and has worked
full-time as a paralegal for the past 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin gained fame at an early age when she danced on New
York City's Channel 11 for the Leona Antel Dance Studio and won First
Prize; she also began her service to her community at an early age when,
at age nine, she danced for the United Jewish Appeal and went on to work
on behalf of numerous worthy organizations and institutions including
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, ORT and the Madison Jewish Center; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin is a Life Member of ORT and of Hadassah; she has
served as President of the Brooklyn Region of Women's American ORT,
representing Brooklyn for ORT America, and is a Member of the Board of
the Deena Chapter of Hadassah; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin has, in addition, been a longtime involved and
valued member of Madison Jewish Center where she is currently Co-Presi-
dent of the Social Club, a Vice President of Sisterhood, and a member of
the Administrative Board and Journal Committee and was also a member of
the all women's choir for the Sisterhood Shabbat Services; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin was married to the late Phillip Baskin for 42 and
a half years; she is the proud mother of Cindy and her husband David,
Jody and her husband Eric, and Carolyn, and the loving grandmother of
Matthew and his wife Melissa, Mitchell, Michelle, Melanie and Jaime, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Gay 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 Gay Linda 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 Gay Linda Baskin.