LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung upon
the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Madison
Jewish Center, Brooklyn, New York

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung have given not only of their
time and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leader-
ship, and consequently have been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the Madison Jewish Center; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Temple Sholom,
2075 East 68th Street, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, on Columbus Day, Seymour Hoffnung
was bar mitzvahed at Temple Nachiath Zion; after graduating from high
school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during World
War II; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Hoffnung was born in Manhattan and grew up in the
Bronx; she graduated from James Monroe High School where she was a
member of B'nai Brith; during World War II she was a U.S.O. volunteer at
Temple Emanuel in New York; and
WHEREAS, Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung met after the war while Seymour
was stationed at First Army Headquarters on Governor's Island in New
York City; their first date was on March 4, 1956; they were engaged on
April 27th and married on June 17th that very same year; and
WHEREAS, Joining Madison Jewish Center in 1971, Beverly Hoffnung was
active in the Parents' Association and in Sisterhood; Seymour always
attended the morning and evening minions; and
WHEREAS, Still living in the same house they bought in 1965, Seymour
and Beverly Hoffnung celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Madi-
son Jewish Center on June 17, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung are the proud and loving parents
of three children, Ruth, Eliot, and Joseph, all of whom attended
Madison's Hebrew School and were Bat and Bar Mitzvahed at Madison Jewish
Center; Seymour and Beverly also have three adored grandchildren,
Robert, Melissa, and Justin; and
WHEREAS, Continuing to be active and supportive members of Madison
Jewish Center, Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung participated in the stained
glass window project in the Bet Hamedrash and were also major supporters
of Madison's beautification program, in addition to always being gener-
ously supportive of Madison Jewish Center in a variety of ways; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to many of their fellow citizens who are
grateful for all they have given, the Madison Jewish Center is honoring
Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung for their many years of service to the
Center and to the community; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung have
displayed throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung upon the occasion of their

designation for special recognition by the Madison Jewish Center; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Seymour and Beverly Hoffnung.