LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Madison Jewish Center upon the occa-
sion of its 79th Anniversary Journal Dinner Celebration on May 23, 2010
and applauding the honorees of the evening

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is greatly
enriched by its religious institutions and the faithful and generous
service of those who devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith,
and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions and individuals of such magnanimous conduct and
bearing who demonstrate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in
so doing, inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Madison Jewish Center upon the occasion of its 79th Anniversary
Journal Dinner Celebration, to be held at Brooklyn's Temple Sholom on
Sunday, May 23, 2010 and to applaud the honorees of the evening; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1931, Madison Jewish Center, located in the
heart of Brooklyn in the Madison neighborhood, serves the Madison,
Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood communities; and
WHEREAS, An Egalitarian Conservative congregation affiliated with The
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Madison Jewish Center offers a
variety of programs for its congregants; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Anniversary Journal Dinner, Madison Jewish
Center proudly honors members in recognition of their enduring and
outstanding service to the synagogue; Carolyn D. Baskin, Gay Linda
Baskin and David Abels truly merit that high honor; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn D. Baskin, who together with her mother Gay Linda
Baskin is being honored as a Madison Jewish Center Woman of the Year, is
a Life Member of Hadassah and belongs to its Park Slope Chapter; she is
also a valued member of Madison Jewish Center where she has chaired and
participated in numerous Sisterhood, Social Club and congregational
activities; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Baskin is, in addition, an active member of the Jour-
nal Committee; she has been a member of the all women's choir for the
Sisterhood Shabbat Services, has served as a gabbai during many Shabbat
services, has read from the Torah for the Social Club's Shabbat, for
special family occasions, and whenever needed and is among a small group
of women invited to read the Yom Kippur morning Torah portion; and
WHEREAS, Gay Linda Baskin, who together with her daughter Carolyn
Baskin is being honored as a Madison Jewish Center Woman of the Year,
has worked on behalf of numerous worthy organizations and institutions
including Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, ORT and the Madison Jewish
Center; she is a Life Member of ORT and of Hadassah; she has served as
President of the Brooklyn Region of Women's American ORT, representing
Brooklyn for ORT America, and is a Member of the Board of the Deena
Chapter of Hadassah; and
WHEREAS, Gay Baskin has, in addition, been a longtime involved and
valued member of Madison Jewish Center where she is currently Co-Presi-
dent of the Social Club, a Vice President of Sisterhood, and a member of
the Administrative Board and Journal Committee and was also a member of
the all women's choir for the Sisterhood Shabbat Services; and
WHEREAS, David Abels, who is being honored as Madison Jewish Center's
Man of the Year, and his wife Arlene became members of Madison Jewish
Center shortly after their marriage in 1983; upon joining, David
expressed his interest in becoming active in shul life, an offer which
was quickly accepted; he became active in the synagogue's Mr. & Mrs.

Club and, after serving on various committees, was elected President of
the club; ten years later he again served as President of the club, by
then known by its current name, the Social Club; and
WHEREAS, David Abels also joined the cast of the MJC Players and fond-
ly cherishes the time he spent with the troupe; he has, in addition,
either chaired or co-chaired numerous Madison Jewish Center committees
including the Social Action, Yom Hashoah, UJA Federation, Bikur Cholim,
Israeli Affairs and Shabbat Across America Committees and is currently
Co-Advisor of the MJC Youth Group; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Madison Jewish Center and to Carolyn D. Baskin, Gay Linda
Baskin and David Abels for their dedication and commitment to Madison
Jewish Center, their community, and their heritage; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Madison Jewish Center upon the occasion of its 79th Anniversary
Journal Dinner Celebration on May 23, 2010 and to applaud the honorees
of the evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Madison Jewish Center and to the honorees of the evening,
Carolyn D. Baskin, Gay Linda Baskin and David Abels.