LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joel Littman upon the occasion of his
designation by the Yeshivah of Flatbush as the recipient of the Distin-
guished Service Award at its 83rd Anniversary Celebration on June 14,
2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State is great-
ly 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
Joel Littman, Associate Principal of YOF's Joel Braverman High School,
upon the occasion of his designation by the Yeshivah of Flatbush as the
recipient of the Distinguished Service Award at its 83rd Anniversary
Celebration, 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; Joel Littman truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Joel Littman is a unique and talented individual to whom the
Yeshivah of Flatbush and its students are deeply grateful; his service
to the Yeshivah began over 40 years ago when he accepted a part-time
position teaching biology and chemistry in the Yeshivah's Joel Braverman
High School; and
WHEREAS, Teaching AP Biology followed along with increased supervisory
duties, culminating with his assumption of the role and responsibilities
of Associate Principal when he retired from the New York City Board of
Education; and
WHEREAS, A consummate professional, Joel Littman's classes are crea-
tive and challenging; he is passionate about his students and is an
outstanding role model, influencing them to take personal responsibility
for their actions and their lives; and
WHEREAS, Joel Littman also demonstrates unparalleled organizational
skills and knows how to effortlessly implement change and motivate
colleagues to achieve their potential; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Joel Littman for his dedication and commitment to his communi-
ty, its children, and his heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joel Littman upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of the Distinguished Service Award 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 Joel Littman.