LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 71st Anniversary of Congre-
gation Machane Chodosh of Queens, New York, to be celebrated on June 27,
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
71st Anniversary of Congregation Machane Chodosh of Queens, New York, to
be celebrated Sunday, June 27, 2010; and
WHEREAS, At this most auspicious occasion, Congregation Machane
Chodosh will honor David and Veronica Alderstein, Gary and Naama Jacoby,
Mark and Yelena Plaine and the Rockwood Park Jewish Center of Howard
Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1939 by Holocaust survivors, Machane Chodosh
flourished through the years; in 1979, it moved to Forest Hills where a
beautiful synagogue became one of the leading congregations throughout
all of Queens; and
WHEREAS, For the past 60 years, Congregation Machane Chodosh has been
under the faithful leadership of Rabbi Manfred Gans; in addition,
Herbert Jaffe serves the Congregation with loyalty and dedication as its
President; and
WHEREAS, Congregation Machane Chodosh is not simply a house of worship
but also a community committed to the Jewish ideal of tikkun olam,
perfecting the world; through outreach programs, prayer services, and
educational events, Machane Chodosh is truly a pillar of strength for
the Jewish community of Queens and the larger Queens community as well;
and
WHEREAS, Congregation Machane Chodosh stands on the threshold of
tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining 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 71st Anniversary of Congregation Machane Chodosh of
Queens, New York, to be observed on June 27, 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 its beloved Rabbi, Manfred Gans, Congregation Machane
Chodosh, Queens, New York.