LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Harriet Saperstein upon the occasion of
her designation by the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush as
the recipient of the Aishes Chayil Award at its 32nd Annual Community
Legislative Breakfast on March 27, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of the State of New York whose
purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Harriet Saperstein upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) of Flatbush as the
recipient of its 2011 Aishes Chayil (Woman of Valor) Award; and
WHEREAS, Harriet Saperstein, Communal Leader and Vice President of
EMUNAH of America's Brooklyn Region, will be honored at the Council's
32nd Annual Community Legislative Breakfast, to be held at The Kings
Terrace in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday, March 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since 1979, the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush
has coordinated the efforts of all parts of the Jewish community,
including educational, healthcare, religious, social welfare and other
organizations and institutions, and has acted as an advocate for the
communal and individual needs of the entire, increasingly diverse,
Southern Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Its 32nd Annual Community Legislative Breakfast provides an
opportunity to pay tribute to those who have supported the Council and
have helped to further its efforts, as well as those who exemplify its
mission of improving the quality of life of others; and
WHEREAS, Harriet Saperstein was born and raised in the Crown Heights
section of Brooklyn where her love of Israel, EMUNAH and other Jewish
causes were very much a part of her life; her parents, Sylvia and Sam
Wolff, A"H, both played active roles in their community; it, therefore,
came as no surprise, when with Harriet's desire to help underprivileged
children and their families in Israel, EMUNAH of America was a natural
choice for her endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Upon her marriage to Paul Saperstein and their move to Boro
Park, Harriet Saperstein became an EMUNAH Life Member; for more than 40
years she has been in the forefront of this outstanding organization on
the Chapter, Regional and National levels, bringing to it her inspiring
leadership and organizational skills; and
WHEREAS, Harriet began her involvement with EMUNAH as a Founding
Member of the Etzion Chapter of Boro Park; when she moved to Flatbush,
she immediately became an invaluable member of the Bashy Kimmel Chapter,
serving as its President and later as Treasurer and, in 1981, Harriet
and Paul Saperstein were honored by the Bashy Kimmel Chapter for their
outstanding achievements in the revitalization of the Chapter; and
WHEREAS, Recognized by National EMUNAH for her leadership ability and
personal commitment to EMUNAH, Harriet Saperstein has served as a
National Vice President, National Teach-A-Child Chairperson and National
Dinner Journal Chairperson and has been honored many times by EMUNAH for
her invaluable contributions to its worthy cause; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, Harriet Saperstein was named EMUNAH's Woman of the
Year; she currently serves as EMUNAH's Brooklyn Region Vice President,
where she gives of her time and expertise to oversee the many fundrais-
ing events that take place in Brooklyn; in 2004, she was the recipient
of the EMUNAH Leadership Award in recognition of the significant role
she played in making the Brooklyn Region the viable and dynamic force it
is today; and

WHEREAS, Harriet and Paul Saperstein were among the founders of Yeshi-
vat Mizrachi L'Banim/Derech Hatorah; Paul served as the Yeshiva's first
President and Harriet served on the Women's Organization Board of Direc-
tors; in 1984, they were honored as Parents of the Year and Harriet has
since been honored by the Women's Organization as President and Alumni
Parent; and Paul Saperstein is, in addition, a longtime Member of the
Board of the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) of Flatbush; and
WHEREAS, Harriet and Paul Saperstein are very proud of their two grown
sons and their families; Avi, a clinical psychologist, and his wife,
Yael, a speech therapist, live in Marine Park with their son and daugh-
ter and Tzvi, an attorney, and his wife, Dahlia, a physical therapist,
live in Woodmere with their three sons; both couples are continuing the
family tradition of Chesed, active involvement with Israel, their shuls
and yeshivot; and
WHEREAS, Harriet feels very privileged and honored to be a part of
EMUNAH of America and its many worthy accomplishments in Israel; through
its vast network of daycare centers, residential homes, educational
institutions, crisis centers, parenting classes and golden age centers,
EMUNAH has improved the lives of people in Israel, one child, one family
at a time and, by devoting herself to EMUNAH, Harriet Saperstein has had
the z'chus of helping to enrich the lives of so many in need; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Harriet Saperstein upon the occasion of her designation as the
recipient of the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush's Aishes
Chayil Award at its 32nd Annual Community Legislative Breakfast on March
27, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Harriet Saperstein.