LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Mona Goodman upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition by Temple Israel of
Long Beach as the recipient of its Precious to the Community Award at
its 48th Annual Dinner Dance on June 12, 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
The Honorable Mona Goodman upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Temple Israel of Long Beach as the recipient of
its Precious to the Community Award at its 48th Annual Dinner Dance on
June 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mona Goodman, Long Beach City Council Vice President, was
born in Brooklyn and moved to Long Island at the age of 10; she has
lived in Long Beach for the past 20 years, residing on Broadway in the
center of the City; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Brandeis University, Class of 1982, Mona Good-
man is a businesswoman and reform minded civic activist who is involved
in several area organizations and has a deep love for Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, Previously, from 2004 - 2005, she served a two year term as a
member of the Long Beach City Council and proudly refers to the many
accomplishments of her coalition majority during those years; and
WHEREAS, Now, as she again serves her beloved City of Long Beach as a
Councilwoman, maintaining the integrity of city services and addressing
the important issues that surround the protection of our fragile coast
are matters which are in the forefront of her attention and concern; and
WHEREAS, Mona Goodman is a sincerely devoted member and leader of the
Long Beach community as well as a supporter of many worthy programs and
causes in the community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to The Honorable Mona Goodman for her dedication and commitment
to her community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to The Honorable Mona Goodman upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition by Temple Israel of Long Beach as the
recipient of its Precious to the Community Award at its 48th Annual
Dinner Dance on June 12, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Mona Goodman.