LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending David and Ilana Kwilecki upon the
occasion of their designation for special honor by Congregation Shaarey
Israel on June 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals and organizations of remarkable integ-
rity and character who distinguish themselves in service to their faith
and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
David and Ilana Kwilecki upon the occasion of their designation for
special honor by Congregation Shaarey Israel at its inaugural Journal
Dinner Dance on June 7, 2009; and
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, David and Ilana Kwilecki have given not only of their time
and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership
and consequently have been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, David and Ilana Kwilecki have been involved with Monsey
Jewish Center/Congregation Shaarey Israel since the very beginning;
together, with a handful of other couples, they established the Monsey
Jewish Center; and
WHEREAS, In the little house on Blueberry Hill, David Kwilecki was the
shofar blower and Ilana Kwilecki helped organize an involved Sisterhood;
their dedication continued as they moved on to the Route 306 building,
with Ilana teaching Hebrew and Israeli dancing and David blowing shofar
in both the main sanctuary and the downstairs service on the high holi-
days; and
WHEREAS, Ilana Kwilecki has also been a volunteer for Hospice, Meals
on Wheels, SNAP and Summit Park Hospital, where she organized Shabbat
services for the patients; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, David and Ilana Kwilecki have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; rare indeed is the impressive
dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which they
have displayed throughout their lives; 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, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend David and Ilana Kwilecki upon the occasion of their designation
for special honor by Congregation Shaarey Israel on June 7, 2009; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David and Ilana Kwilecki.