LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the memory of Ellen Goldfarb
upon the occasion of dedicating the auditorium at PS 193 in Queens, New
York, in her honor

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who distinguished themselves through
their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of
service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to pay trib-
ute to the memory of Ellen Goldfarb upon the occasion of dedicating the
auditorium at PS 193 in Queens, New York, in her honor on Friday, Octo-
ber 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Goldfarb worked as a music teacher for 24 years and
taught every child in every grade from K-5; in addition, she directed
graduating classes "Broadway performances", and organized the school
talent show, "Musicale"; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Goldfarb wrote grants with the City Center which funded
the following for the school: a dance program, Project Arts, CASA,
Digital Opera, Encores, and class trips to City Center in order to see
live performances; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Ellen Golfarb passed away in May of
2009; she was the wife of Morty, mother of Ilyssa, Stephen, Lori and
Matthew, grandmother of Lucas, and daughter of Doris; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Goldfarb's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to the memory of Ellen Goldfarb upon the occasion of dedicating
the auditorium at PS 193 in Queens, New York, in her honor; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Ellen Golfarb.