LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rabbi Paul and Gerri Kurland upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Nanuet
Hebrew Center, March 12-13, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Rabbi Paul and Gerri Kurland upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Nanuet Hebrew Center of New City, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Paul M. Kurland is being recognized for his 13 years of
devoted service as the spiritual leader of the Nanuet Hebrew Center, and
Gerri Kurland is being honored upon the occasion of her Ceremonial Bat
Mitzvah; the celebration was held March 12-13, 2010, and included a
Shabbat Dinner and a Kiddush Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Kurland has been involved and deeply committed to
Jewish education since the early 1970s; having received his Masters
degree in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1978,
he has served as Educational Director in congregations in Pennsylvania
and New York; and
WHEREAS, He is also well-known for his active involvement in Camp
Ramah in the Berkshires for decades; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Kurland returned to the Jewish Theological Seminary for
Rabbinical training in 1981 and made the shift into pulpit work in 1991,
when he took the position of Rabbi at the Croton Jewish Center; he moved
to Rockland County in 1997 in order to serve the Nanuet Hebrew Center;
and
WHEREAS, The congregation has experienced significant growth under his
leadership; he has been involved with the children through his commit-
ment to the Religious School and Youth Programs of Nanuet Hebrew Center
as well as his contributions to all facets of the congregation; and
WHEREAS, Gerri Kurland, who grew up in Philadelphia, tutors students
for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah; she loves to sing and has worked at Camp
Ramah in the Berkshires for more than 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Paul and Gerri Kurland are the proud parents of four
sons, Yoni, Noam, Eytan and Ami, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of their lives and rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Paul and Gerri Kurland have touched the lives of many
people; rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blending
of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by these two
outstanding individuals over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to
others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rabbi Paul and Gerri Kurland upon the occasion of their desig-
nation for special recognition by the Nanuet Hebrew Center; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Paul and Gerri Kurland.