LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Jewish Community Relations
Council of Long Island upon the occasion of hosting a program commem-
orating Yom HaShoah, May 5, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island upon the
occasion of hosting a program commemorating Yom HaShoah (Holocaust
Remembrance Day); this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thurs-
day, May 5, 2011, at Suffolk County Community College; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Jewish Community Relations Council - Long
Island (JCRC-LI) is to inform, collaborate and mobilize the Long Island
community to take action locally, nationally and internationally to
address community relations issues important to both the Jewish and
non-Jewish communities; and
WHEREAS, The goals of JCRC-LI are to: serve as an umbrella organiza-
tion for Jewish institutions across Long Island; foster positive and
meaningful intergroup/interfaith relationships; serve as an information
and advocacy resource about Israel and international affairs for the
Jewish and non-Jewish communities; and maintain an on going dialogue
between the Jewish community and governmental officials at the local,
state and federal level; and
WHEREAS, JCRC-LI was formed in order to establish a long term communi-
ty relations agenda that is essential for the well-being of a vibrant
Long Island Jewish community; its leadership is comprised of Jews from
both Nassau and Suffolk counties who are involved in Jewish, civic and
business organizations; they work with the leadership of UJA-Federation
of NY's Long Island office and its beneficiary agencies, as well as with
area synagogues, Jewish day schools, and other Jewish organizations; and
WHEREAS, It is important for the Jewish community to build on existing
relationships and develop new ones with leaders of the established and
emerging communities; JCRC-LI ensures that the Jewish community has a
voice among the leaders of the community and works with others fostering
a spirit of collaboration and cooperation to benefit all of Long Island;
and
WHEREAS, JCRC-LI also serves as a central coordinating body for Jewish
community relations across Long Island and operates as a nexus between
community-based organizations and public and private institutions; it
opens the lines of communication between communities and draws upon
resources from its staff and lay leadership to provide a valued added
organization, not only to Long Island Jewish institutions, but also to
the non-Jewish community; and
WHEREAS, JCRC-LI's commemoration of Yom HaShoah on May 5, 2011, will
honor Holocaust survivor and Suffolk County resident, Leni Tempkin, and
also recognize Suffolk County youth working to create a more civil soci-
ety; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Jewish Community
Relations Council of Long Island; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-

tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island upon
the occasion of hosting a program commemorating Yom HaShoah (Holocaust
Remembrance Day); and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.