LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nancy and David Oved upon the occasion
of their designation by the Yeshivah of Flatbush as the Guests of Honor
at its 83rd Anniversary Celebration on June 14, 2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State are
greatly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who
devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith and community, and to
the education of the youth of the community; and
WHEREAS, The greatest asset of any society is its children and the
hope and promise they represent for the future; Brooklyn's Yeshivah of
Flatbush (YOF) has a proud and rich history of providing its students
with an educational and religious foundation which is both strong and
enduring and, each year at its Anniversary Celebration it proudly honors
those who help to make it so; 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 the Yeshivah of Flatbush and
its students, and in so doing, inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Nancy and David Oved upon the occasion of their designation by the Yesh-
ivah of Flatbush as the Guests of Honor at its 83rd Anniversary Cele-
bration, to be held at Shaare Zion Congregation in Brooklyn on Monday,
June 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This year, as the Yeshivah of Flatbush joyously celebrates
its 83rd Anniversary, it pays tribute to those who have contributed
significantly to its development and to the quality of education offered
at the Yeshivah; Nancy and David Oved truly merit such recognition; and
WHEREAS, The Oveds are active and committed members of the Yeshivah of
Flatbush and Brooklyn's Sephardic community, where they are members of
Congregation Ahaba Ve Ahva; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Oved is a graduate of YOF Joel Braverman High School
and was a major influence in the family's choice of a school for their
children, who are now both students and gratified alumni of the Yeshi-
vah; and
WHEREAS, David Oved is President of Oved Apparel, a vibrant New York
and international business, and for a decade has been a dedicated member
of the YOF leadership, working tirelessly as both an officer and trustee
on major fundraising projects to support the school's tuition assistance
program for families in need; and
WHEREAS, He has also generously shared his entrepreneurial expertise
with others in the community, counseling prospective businessmen for the
Sephardic Angel Fund and encouraging the Sephardic Community Federation
to support various causes; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Nancy and David Oved for their dedication and commitment to
their community, its children, and their heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nancy and David Oved upon the occasion of their designation as the
Guests of Honor at the 83rd Anniversary Celebration of the Yeshivah of
Flatbush on June 14, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nancy and David Oved.