LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Morris Lipton upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Temple Avodah of Oceanside as an
Honoree 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
Morris Lipton upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by Temple Avodah of Oceanside as an Honoree of its Twilight Journal
Dinner Dance on June 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Morris Lipton was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York
during the era of the Great Depression; the son of kosher butchers who
had emigrated from Poland, he grew up in an Orthodox household; deter-
mined that their middle son, Morris, would become a Rabbi, Morris
attended Yeshiva Chaim Berlin in Brooklyn and continued his high school
studies at Yeshiva Isaac Elchanan in Washington Heights, now known as
Yeshiva University High School for Boys; and
WHEREAS, Morris Lipton, however, had other ideas; he decided to attend
City College of The City University of New York and played on the
college's JV basketball squad during the years when CCNY's basketball
team was in its glory days; the United States Army interrupted his
budding basketball career, drafting him in 1944 at the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, The Orthodox boy who had never left New York City, encount-
ered men who had never seen a Jewish person, first at Fort Jackson,
South Carolina, and then overseas as an infantryman fighting the Battle
of the Bulge; assigned to the 30th Infantry, Morris Lipton, due to his
fluency in Yiddish, became especially useful to the troops translating
German into English and he was happy to help his fellow soldiers in any
way he could; and
WHEREAS, When Morris Lipton returned to New York City after World War
II, he completed college and pursued a career in accounting; he also
pursued his future wife, the late Gloria Lipton, to whom he was married
for more than 50 years; when he wasn't working or spending time with his
family, or on the golf course, he dedicated himself to charitable causes
through the Knights of Pythias; and
WHEREAS, He and his family were also members of the Flatbush Park
Jewish Center and Temple Shalom in Brooklyn and, upon moving to Ocean-
side in 2000, the Liptons became valued members of Temple Avodah where
Morris went on to serve on the Board of Trustees and the Finance Commit-
tee; and
WHEREAS, Morris Lipton is a Certified Public Accountant, formerly a
Senior Partner in the firms of Their, Lane and Lipton in Manhattan, and
later, Lipton and Lipton, in Valley Stream; only semi-retired, he is now
associated with the accounting offices of Ives and Sultan, where his
years of experience and knowledge are much appreciated; and
WHEREAS, Morris Lipton is still active in the Knights of Pythias where
he has held numerous positions, including Grand Chancellor, Chairman of
the Finance Committee, and Grand Treasurer; he is, in addition, current-
ly the President of the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization
whose prime mission is to disburse funds to charities in Israel which
focus on the needs of children; and

WHEREAS, Although Morris Lipton did not become the Rabbi his father
had hoped, he recently led Shabbat Services on a cruise ship traveling
through the Panama Canal; he enjoys taking vacations with his lovely
"significant other," Florence Lipsman, to many places including Eastern
Europe, Israel and Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Morris Lipton also relishes the time he spends with his
daughter, Joyce Lipton, his son-in-law, Brad and granddaughter, Rebecca
and, he takes great pride in the fact that his daughter has been so
inspired by his passion for Judaism and charitable endeavors that she
now serves as Vice President of Temple Avodah; he is also proud that his
granddaughter Rebecca was a Bat Mitzvah at Temple Avodah, reached
Confirmation, graduated Central Hebrew High School and spent a portion
of the summer of 2010 in Israel with the B'nai B'rith youth organiza-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Morris Lipton, a man well-known for his sense of quiet digni-
ty, wit, trustworthiness, reliability, and benevolence, is a sincerely
devoted member and leader of Temple Avodah of Oceanside and his communi-
ty as well as a generous supporter of many worthy programs and causes at
the synagogue, in the community, and in Israel; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Morris Lipton for his dedication and commitment to his commu-
nity and his heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Morris Lipton upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Temple Avodah of Oceanside as an Honoree of its
Twilight Journal Dinner Dance on June 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Morris Lipton.