LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Arnold Kiner upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition as Man of the Year by the Madi-
son 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, Arnold Kiner has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership, and consequently
has 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 Arnold Kiner upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as Man of the Year by the Madison Jewish Center; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Temple
Sholom, 2075 East 68th Street, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Rochester, New York, where he graduated
from high school, Arnold Kiner attended the University of Pennsylvania
in Philadelphia to pursue academic studies in civil engineering; and
WHEREAS, Upon receiving his engineering degree from the University of
Pennsylvania, Arnold Kiner served in the United States Army Corps of
Engineers as a First Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, During his engineering career, Arnold Kiner worked on the
designs of interstate highways in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware and Connecticut, as well as on airports at La Guardia, JFK, and
several foreign countries, including the Israeli air base that was built
to replace a facility in the Sinai that was abandoned as part of the
Egypt-Israel peace treaty; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Kiner and his wife, Mady, are the proud parents of two
daughters, Bonnie and Melissa; they have two beloved grandchildren,
Russell and Elizabeth; and
WHEREAS, Joining the Madison Jewish Center in 1992, Arnold Kiner
serves on its Administrative Board and is the Chair of the Center's
fundraising committee; he is also co-editor of the MESSAGE; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Arnold Kiner is responsible for the Madison
Jewish Center's yearly BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE, a major congregation
fundraiser; he also acts as an engineering consultant for the House
Committee of the Center; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Kiner has been fully engaged since his retirement from
his chosen profession of engineering; he became a library associate at
the Brooklyn Public Library, a volunteer for the Preservation Lab at the
Center for Jewish History, conducts computer classes for seniors, and
reads to the blind; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to many of his fellow citizens who are grate-
ful for all he has given, the Madison Jewish Center is honoring Arnold
Kiner as Man of the Year for his 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 Arnold Kiner has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Arnold Kiner upon the occasion of his designation for

special recognition as Man of the Year by the Madison Jewish Center,
Brooklyn, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Arnold Kiner.