LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gloria and Jake Jacobson upon the occa-
sion of their designation by the Jericho Jewish Center as recipients of
the 2010 Keter Torah Award on June 10, 2010

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, Gloria and Jake Jacobson have given not only of their time
and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership
and consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gloria and
Jake Jacobson upon the occasion of their designation by the Jericho
Jewish Center as recipients of the 2010 Keter Torah Award to be cele-
brated at its Gala Evening of Tribute on Thursday, June 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Jacobsons moved to Jericho in 1998 and soon after became
members of the Jericho Jewish Center; and
WHEREAS, Gloria and Jake Jacobson are proud parents of Ben, Lauren and
Ariel, all attendees of the Solomon Schedller Day School; Ben, a gradu-
ate of the University of Miami is currently attending St. John's Univer-
sity College of Pharmacy; Lauren is a graduate of Vassar College; and
daughter Ariel is in 11th grade at Jericho High School; and
WHEREAS, Jake Jacobson grew up in Queens and is a graduate of St.
John's University College of Pharmacy and currently is a preceptor phar-
macist for his alma mater; he is an active member of The Pharmacists
Society of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Several years ago the Jerico Jewish Center Men's Club became
known as Jakels mens club; due to his outstanding efforts, unique style
and commitment, Jakels mens club has become a thriving active arm of the
synagogue; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Jacobson grew up in Forest Hills; she is the daughter
of Max and Feria Fanak who frequently doven with us at the Jericho
Jewish Center; she graduated Forest Hills High School in 1972 and was
awarded a New York City young artists grant to attend Pratt Institute;
and
WHEREAS, She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and art
education followed by a Master's Degree in Art Therapy from Pratt; she
taught special education in the New York City school system for 10
years; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Gloria Jacobson serves on the Jericho Public
Library Board of Trustees; she is a past president of Hadassah, was
honored as Woman of the Year and received the Myrtle Wreath Award; she
is an active member of the Jericho Jewish Center Sisterhood; and
WHEREAS, Gloria and Jake Jacobson have known each other for over 32
years and will celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary in June of this
year; they own two community pharmacies in Rockville Centre and West
Hempstead and all of the children help out in the family business; and
WHEREAS, Both Gloria and Jake Jacobson are ardent supporters of the
State of Israel; Gloria attributes her love of Israel and Judaism to the
fact that her parents are Holocaust survivors; and
WHEREAS, Gloria and Jake Jacobson have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Gloria and Jake Jacobson have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Gloria and Jake Jacobson have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gloria and Jake Jacobson upon the occasion of their designation by
the Jericho Jewish Center as recipients of the 2010 Keter Torah Award;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gloria and Jake Jacobson.