LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Anniversary Celebration of the
Birthday of the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson,
upon the occasion of a Memorial Reception to be held in the New York
State Capitol on April 6, 2009

WHEREAS, The true architects of society and community are those individ-
uals whose faith and unremitting commitment serve to sustain the spirit-
ual and cultural values of life; the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem
M. Schneerson was surely such an individual; and
WHEREAS, World Jewry will honor its immortal leader, Rabbi Menachem M.
Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, upon the occasion of the Anniversary
of his Birthday with "107 Days of Education" in fitting tribute to this
esteemed spiritual leader; and
WHEREAS, The Lubavitcher Rebbe, over his 44 years of dedicated leader-
ship, established over 1,500 Lubavitch Centers, helping people of all
walks of life throughout the world, from Australia to Africa, from
Holland to Argentina, and from Moscow to Jerusalem; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson's educational activities throughout the
globe have enriched and strengthened the religious, educational,
cultural, moral and ethical fibers of all citizens of the world; and
WHEREAS, The Rebbe proclaimed that the time of Redemption has arrived
and Moshiach is on his way; and
WHEREAS, The Lubavitcher Rebbe called upon all citizens of the world
to prepare for the Great Redemption with a personal commitment to
increase charity and good deeds; and
WHEREAS, A Memorial Reception will be held in the New York State Capi-
tol on Monday, April 6, 2009, in tribute and remembrance of Rabbi
Schneerson, the leading rabbi of his generation; and
WHEREAS, This year, April 5, 2009, corresponding to 11 Nissan, 5769,
the Rebbe's Birthday, to July 20, 2009, corresponding to 28 Tammuz,
5769, will be celebrated as "107 Days of Education," in tribute to the
educational endeavors of this visionary leader and learned gentleman on
behalf of all mankind; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his purposeful journey of life, Rabbi Schneerson
compiled, with dignity and grace, decades filled with philanthropic
causes, humanitarian effort and astute Judaic leadership, justly earning
the devotion of his followers and the admiration and respect of his
fellow man; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the traditional observance of the Anniversary of the Birth-
day of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, upon the
occasion of a Memorial Reception to be held in the New York State Capi-
tol on April 6, 2009, and to recognize April 5, 2009 to July 20, 2009,
as "107 Days of Education" in tribute to the educational endeavors of
the beloved Rebbe; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth
Organization.