LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing President Rhoda Smolow for her
many years of distinguished service to the Nassau Region of Hadassah

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to recognize and pay tribute to
those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have devoted their
purposeful lives to the service of faith and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
outgoing President Rhoda Smolow for her many years of distinguished
service to the Nassau Region of Hadassah, to be celebrated at its annual
conference on Tuesday, May 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Great Neck, New York, Rhoda Smolow has
made remarkable contributions as an active member of her local Hadassah
chapter and President of the Nassau Region of Hadassah; in this capaci-
ty, she has compiled an outstanding record of community service, accom-
plishments, and achievements; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau Region of Hadassah has over 18,000 members and is
one of the largest regions in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Rhoda Smolow has selflessly devoted her time and energy to
the vitally important concerns, interests, and activities of Nassau
Region of Hadassah and has contributed greatly to improving the quality
of life in Nassau County as well as New York State; and
WHEREAS, Rhoda Smolow has enhanced the objectives of Hadassah by
ensuring the safety and protection of the human rights of Jewish people
locally, nationally, and internationally; and
WHEREAS, By her support of the State of Israel as a vital, vigorous,
and responsive leader in matters of importance, concern, and interest to
the Jewish community, Rhoda Smolow is always standing up and speaking
out for what she believes; and
WHEREAS, Rhoda Smolow continually seeks to increase community pride,
respect and understanding through her community endeavors and achieve-
ments; she has demonstrated deep concern for others and has been a
constant source of inspiration for those who have the pleasure of know-
ing her; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; 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, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor outgoing President Rhoda Smolow for her many years of distin-
guished service to the Nassau Region of Hadassah; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rhoda Smolow.