LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Madison Jewish Center upon the occa-
sion of hosting its 78th Annual Journal Celebration on June 14, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in communities across the State of New
York is reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of certain
organizations of singular distinction whose purpose is dedicated to
serving the spiritual, social and educational needs of its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Madison Jewish Center upon the occasion of hosting its 78th Annual Jour-
nal Celebration to be held on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Temple Sholom,
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1931, Madison Jewish Center is located in the
heart of Brooklyn and faithfully serves the Madison, Marine Park,
Sheepshead Bay and Midwood communities; and
WHEREAS, Madison Jewish Center is an Egalitarian Conservative congre-
gation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism; the
Center is proud to sponsor B'Nai Brith Youth Organization Chapters Ruach
AZA and Ruach BBG; and
WHEREAS, Upon the occasion of its 78th Annual Journal Celebration, the
Madison Jewish Center will honor four exceptional individuals who have
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in their unwavering service to their faith and
community; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Kiner, this year's Man of the Year, has been an active
member of the Madison Jewish Center for the past 17 years; he is a
member of the Administrative Board, Chairman of the Fundraising Commit-
tee and co-editor of the synagogue's monthly publication, THE MESSAGE;
in addition, he publishes the yearly BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE; and
WHEREAS, This year's Woman of the Year, Irma Lifschitz has been a
member of the Madison family for over 30 years; she serves on the Board
and is an active member of both the Sisterhood and Social Club; and
WHEREAS, Beverly and Seymour Hoffnung are this year's Couple of the
Year; they have been active members of the congregation for almost 40
years; they regularly attend services as well as social functions and
can always be counted on to support the synagogue; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Madison Jewish Center is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of such devoted members as, Arnold Kiner, Irma
Lifschitz, and Beverly and Seymour Hoffnung, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeav-
ors on behalf of the Center and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Madison Jewish Center upon the occasion of hosting its 78th
Annual Journal Celebration on June 14, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Madison Jewish Center and the aforementioned honorees.