LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester
upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Irving J. Fain
Award for Outstanding Synagogue Social Action Programming by the Commis-
sion on Social Action of Reform Judaism

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 insti-
tutions and individuals who would devote themselves 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 honor
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as recipient of the Irving J. Fain Award for Outstanding Syna-
gogue Social Action Programming by the Commission on Social Action of
Reform Judaism; and
WHEREAS, This most auspicious occasion will be observed at the Commis-
sion on Social Action of Reform Judaism's Washington, D.C. Consultation
on Conscience conference in May of 2011; and
WHEREAS, In addition, a special service will be held at Congregation
Emanu-El of Westchester to honor its volunteers, and commemorate this
special honor on Friday, May 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1983, the Fain Awards recognize Irving J.
Fain, a dedicated member of the Commission on Social Action who served
as Chair for a decade; and
WHEREAS, Today the Irving J. Fain Award is given biennially to select
congregations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to social
justice in their social action programming; winners of the award have
been chosen from a pool of more than 900 synagogues and exemplify the
passion for social justice that is the hallmark of Reform Judaism; and
WHEREAS, Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester will receive this
distinctive award in recognition of its English as a Second Language
Tutoring (ESL) program at the Don Bosco Community Center in Port Ches-
ter, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception seven years ago, Congregation Emanu-El of
Westchester's ESL program has been providing bi-weekly tutoring to immi-
grant men and women of the Port Chester community through the benevolent
efforts of their outstanding volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the strength of its commitment and the benefit of
its service, this Legislative Body proudly extends its highest commenda-
tion to Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, noting its preeminent
endeavors and outstanding leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the Irving J. Fain Award for Outstanding
Synagogue Social Action Programming by the Commission on Social Action
of Reform Judaism; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, 2125 Westchester Avenue
East, Rye, New York 10580.