LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Central Synagogue of Nassau County upon
the occasion of its 75th Anniversary, to be celebrated on May 13-15,
2011

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 nation to pay tribute
to institutions and individuals who have contributed to the ethical and
spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commending Central
Synagogue of Nassau County, Rockville Centre, New York, upon the occa-
sion of the celebration of its 75th Anniversary on May 13-15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Central Synagogue of Nassau County has been ably serving its
Rockville Centre community for 75 years; as a leading Reform Jewish
congregation, it is mindful of its sacred connection to Jewish tradition
and to the congregation's ever-evolving Jewish experiences and remains
committed to the worship of God, to bringing Torah into the lives of the
Central Synagogue of Nassau County family, and to performing acts of
compassion that touch the world; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Central Synagogue of Nassau County has grown
in many ways, evolving into a truly vibrant center of Jewish life in the
Rockville Centre community and playing a major role in the lives of its
congregants; and
WHEREAS, During the weekend of May 13-15, 2011, Central Synagogue of
Nassau County will proudly and joyously observe its 75th Anniversary
with a full program of activities and events commemorating its past,
celebrating the present, and ushering in and welcoming its future; and
WHEREAS, On Friday evening, May 13, 2011, there will be a Shabbat
Dinner followed by Shabbat services during which Union for Reform
Judaism Board President Peter Weidhorn will speak; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday evening, May 14, 2011, Central Synagogue of
Nassau County will have a 75th Anniversary Journal Dinner honoring the
synagogue and its congregational presidents, past and present; and
WHEREAS, Sunday, May 15, 2011 will be a Family Day with a picnic and
fun activities for all congregants to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest Reform congregations on Long Island,
Central Synagogue of Nassau County has been serving the South Shore for
75 years; it has established an illustrious record and is justly proud
of the leadership role Central Synagogue has played in the religious and
civic life of Rockville Centre and the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, Remaining faithful to its mission of serving its congre-
gation, its community and Judaism, Central Synagogue of Nassau County
may look with pride and satisfaction upon its many years of purposeful
service; and
WHEREAS, Today, Central Synagogue of Nassau County stands on the
threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming
decades while retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its
past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of the Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Central Synagogue of Nassau County upon the occasion of the cele-
bration of its 75th Anniversary on May 13-15, 2011, confident that this
tribute reflects its belief in those values which enhance the dignity
and purpose of life; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Central Synagogue of Nassau County, Rockville Centre, New
York.