LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak upon the
occasion of receiving the Alumnus of the Year Award from the Yeshiva
Degel Hatorah on June 8, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak upon the occasion of receiving the Alumnus
of the Year Award from the Yeshiva Degel Hatorah at a reception to be
held at the Yeshiva of Spring Valley on Tuesday, June 8, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak have continually demonstrated
extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership
in their unwavering service to their community and Yeshiva Degel Hatorah
and subsequently have been designated for this most prestigious honor;
and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Yehudah Russak is a native of Monsey, New York, where
the Yeshiva Degel Hatorah is located; he was one of its very first
students, when it began 26 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Today, Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak are the proud parents of
three children attending Yeshiva Degel Hatorah, with a fourth to be
enrolled next year; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak have been called upon to
contribute their time and talents to countless endeavors on behalf of
Yeshiva Degel Hatorah and have always given of themselves unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak 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 Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak have
displayed throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak upon the occasion of receiving the
Alumnus of the Year Award from the Yeshiva Degel Hatorah on June 8,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Russak.