LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jose Luis upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Westchester Jewish Center

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Jose Luis has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jose Luis upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Westches-
ter Jewish Center to be celebrated at a dinner dance on January 24,
2009; and
WHEREAS, As Superintendent of the Westchester Jewish Center, Jose Luis
is the behind-the-scenes partner of Geula in the Nursery School, and
Aleza in the Religious School, as well as every committee chair, Susan,
Joyce, and the office staff; and
WHEREAS, Jose Luis was just 18 years of age when he left his family in
Mexico and came to the United States; he first went to California where
he earned a living picking fruits and vegetables in the fields; his main
goal was to earn enough money so the rest of his family members could
join him in America; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Jose Luis relocated to New York working in numerous
capacities, before taking a job with the Westchester Jewish Center as a
member of the custodial staff; and
WHEREAS, Jose Luis met his future wife, Lucia, who came to the United
States in 1987, at a disco in New Rochelle, New York; after a whirlwind
20-day courtship, the couple married in April of 1989; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Jose Luis became an American citizen; Lucia, who is
employed at Costco, became an American citizen in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Jose Luis has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Jose Luis has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lucia, and their
three children, Danny, Giselle, and Loel, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jose Luis has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jose Luis upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Westchester Jewish Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jose Luis.