LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ann and Elliot Taub upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by Temple Avodah of Ocean-
side as Honorees of its Twilight Journal Dinner Dance on June 5, 2011

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State are
greatly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who
devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Ann and Elliot Taub upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by Temple Avodah of Oceanside as Honorees of its Twilight
Journal Dinner Dance on June 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Ann and Elliot Taub have lived their lives seeking to fulfill
the Jewish commandment of Tikkun Olam, helping to repair the world; both
have distinguished themselves in professions which significantly benefit
those in need and, through their active involvement in Temple Avodah,
continue to work in support of these same Jewish values; and
WHEREAS, Ann Taub, a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, employed
at Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics for the past 11 years, treats newborns
through young adults; she is a member of the National Association of
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and a past President and Member of the
Board of its Long Island Chapter; and
WHEREAS, She has written numerous professional articles published in
the organization's publication KIDS HEALTH MATTERS, which concentrates
on issues involving vaccines and immunizations; and
WHEREAS, Ann Taub loves providing primary care to children and is
well-known for routinely going way beyond what is required, making a
much appreciated personal effort to connect with her patients; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Taub has been a trial attorney for the past 33 years
and is a principal in The Taub Law Firm, PC, a plaintiffs' personal
injury litigation firm in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, He is a member of the New York Bar, New York's Federal Courts
and a sustaining member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association
and the American Association for Justice; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Taub is, in addition, a member of the Million Dollar
Advocates Forum, having obtained numerous million dollar verdicts and
settlements, and is proud of helping to provide significant financial
awards and settlements for his clients where serious injuries or death
have occurred, providing them with lifetime stability and financial
security; and
WHEREAS, Members of Temple Avodah for the past 30 years, Ann and Elli-
ot Taub have found a second home there, enabling them to pray, learn,
fulfill Jewish values, and create meaningful friendships with fellow
congregants; and
WHEREAS, Ann Taub, an original member of Temple Avodah's Adult Volun-
teer Choir, formed in 1984, has remained active in the Choir and
delights in helping to enhance the synagogue's services when the Choir
participates during select Erev Shabbat and High Holiday services, and
during special events; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Taub is a past Temple Avodah President, Vice Presi-
dent, Financial Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Member of the
Temple's Executive Committee for 14 years, Men's Club President, and
Co-Chair of the Legal, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and Membership Committees and,

he was one of the initiators of the Temple's Annual Mitzvah Day in 1997
and its Purim Carnival in 1986; and
WHEREAS, He has been a member of the Temple's Board of Trustees since
1985 as well, and was Temple Avodah's UJA Honoree in 1997; in addition,
he served for five years as President of the Jewish Community Council of
Oceanside as well as a member, along with Ann, of the Board of the
Metropolitan Jewish Hospice of Brooklyn and Queens; and
WHEREAS, Ann and Elliot Taub's children, Jessica and Matthew, both
practicing attorneys in Manhattan, attended Temple Avodah's nursery
school and its religious school starting in kindergarten, becoming B'nai
Mitzvah, Confirmands, and Hebrew high school graduates; Jessica and her
husband Joshua Rosenberg, also an attorney, were married at Temple
Avodah and have presented them with a beautiful grandson, Jonah, who
will celebrate his first birthday on June 19; and
WHEREAS, Ann and Elliot Taub are sincerely devoted members and leaders
of Temple Avodah of Oceanside and their community as well as generous
supporters of many worthy programs and causes at the synagogue and in
the community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Ann and Elliot Taub for their dedication and commitment to
their community and their heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Ann and Elliot Taub upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by Temple Avodah of Oceanside as Honorees of its
Twilight Journal Dinner Dance on June 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of tins Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ann and Elliot Taub.