LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe upon the
occasion of his installation as the new Rabbi at Temple Israel, Albany,
New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to celebrate the
milestones of those enduring places of worship within the State of New
York which serve the spiritual needs of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe upon the occasion of his installation as the
new Rabbi at Temple Israel, Albany, New York; this auspicious occasion
will be celebrated on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Temple Israel in
Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, On January 1, 2009, Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe became the sixth
Rabbi of Temple Israel in Albany, New York; Temple Israel is celebrating
its 60th Anniversary in 2009; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at the Southwest Orlando Jewish Congre-
gation in Orlando, Florida, Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe distinguished himself
by creating themed services which tripled service attendance; he also
established the Teen Torah Institute and formed the Cantorial Corps, a
youth group who continue Synagogue involvement post Bar/Bat Mitzvah; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe also chaired the first Greater Orlando
Board of Rabbis' trip to Israel; in Boca Raton, Florida, he created and
ran the youth theater program at B'nai Torah Congregation; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished playwright with 14 of his plays produced in
the United States and Israel, Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe also filmed a movie
with the Hebrew High School at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park,
Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Possessing dynamic teaching skills, Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe has
a unique ability to keep teenagers involved post Bar/Bat Mitzvah by
making their Synagogue experience fun and informative; and
WHEREAS, Spiritual guidance and nurturing are of great import to the
vitality and well-being of all people and every community of this great
State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Instrumental in that deliverance are those men and women of
religious commitment who accept the responsibility of moral leadership
and render the wisdom of human understanding; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe upon the occasion of his installation
as the new Rabbi at Temple Israel, Albany, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Daniel M. Wolpe, Temple Israel, Albany, New York.