LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Congre-
gation Shaaray Tefila of Lawrence, New York, to be celebrated June 17,
2010

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
100th Anniversary of Congregation Shaaray Tefila of Lawrence, New York,
to be celebrated June 17, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Dovid Weinberger has been the Rav of the Shul of
Congregation Shaaray Tefila since 1996; during the past decade, the Shul
has seen tremendous growth in the area of Limud HaTorah with the myriad
of Shiurim and guest Roshei HaYeshiva and Rabbonim who frequent the Bais
Hakeneses; and
WHEREAS, The Shul features a daily Daf and Mishna Yomi and a morning
Kollel in addition to many weekly and daily Shiurim; it has been
involved in numerous chesed projects, both locally and in Eretz Yisroel;
and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the members of Congregation Shaaray Tefila have
always responded generously when called upon to assist individuals in
need or the tzibur at large; and
WHEREAS, It has been said by many that the Shul is one of the most
dignified synagogues in the area; the make up of the congregants is
quite heterogeneous, providing a warm feeling of respect and admiration,
exuding much warmth and friendship; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Congregation Shaaray Tefila also has an active
youth department and sisterhood offering a full range of programs and
activities for all ages; and
WHEREAS, Congregation Shaaray Tefila stands on the threshold of tomor-
row, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retain-
ing that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Congregation Shaaray Tefila of
Lawrence, New York, to be observed on June 17, 2010, fully confident
that this commemoration reflects the belief in those values which
enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Dovid Weinberger, Congregation Shaaray Tefila, 25
Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York.