LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bert and Carole Feinberg upon the
occasion of their designation by the Riverdale Jewish Community Council
as the recipients of the Michael Schreck Community Builder Award at its
Legislative and Awards Breakfast on March 15, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the Empire State are greatly enriched by the faith-
ful and generous service of those who distinguish themselves in their
profession and in service to their faith, heritage and community; 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 Bert and Carole Feinberg upon the occasion of their designation
by the Riverdale Jewish Community Council as the recipients of the
Michael Schreck Community Builder Award at its 25th Annual Legislative
and Awards Breakfast, to be held at the Riverdale YM-YWHA on Sunday,
March 15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1978, the Riverdale Jewish Community Council
(RJCC) serves as the umbrella organization for more than 50 area syna-
gogues and Jewish organizations; it works to enrich Jewish communal life
and acts as an advocate for and representative of the
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Jewish community to New York City governmental and
Jewish communal organizations; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Legislative and Awards Breakfast the River-
dale Jewish Community Council proudly pays tribute to organizations and
individuals who have distinguished themselves in service to their commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for their community leadership and service, Bert
and Carole Feinberg are longtime Riverdale residents; married for 54
years, they are the proud parents of two daughters, Susan and Helaine,
and the loving grandparents of Jake and Carly; and
WHEREAS, Bert Feinberg has had a long and distinguished career in the
New York Garment Center and both Bert and Carole Feinberg have been
active members of the Riverdale Temple, where Bert served as President
in 2007 and 2008 and Carole is its current Financial Secretary; and
WHEREAS, For the past 25 years Bert has also served as President of
the Riverdale Community Center and Carole has been a valued member of
its board; in addition, Bert Feinberg is a 35-year member of Bronx
Community Board 8 and currently serves on its Education and Environment
Committee; 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 the Riverdale Jewish Community Council and to applaud Bert and
Carole Feinberg upon the occasion of their designation by the Council as
the recipients of the Michael Schreck Community Builder Award at its
25th Annual Legislative and Awards Breakfast on March 15, 2009; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bert and Carole Feinberg.