LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition by Temple Israel
of Long Beach as the Honorees of 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
Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by Temple Israel of Long Beach as the Honorees of
its 48th Annual Dinner Dance on June 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer were both born and delivered by
the same obstetrician at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City in 1954,
Peter received his education at Ramaz Day School and a prestigious
private high school and then went on to attend LIU Brooklyn and Mt.
Sinai Medical School; Sandie received her Jewish education at Young
Israel of Oceanside and, after graduating from Oceanside High School she
went to Buffalo, where she studied to become a registered Dental Hygien-
ist; and
WHEREAS, Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer met at Peter's brother's
wedding, they were married four years later in 1978 and moved to Long
Beach in 1982; and
WHEREAS, After finishing his Pediatric Residency and fellowship, Peter
Oppenheimer started his own practice and has been serving the South
Shore communities for 25 years; he is also an active staff member of
North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish's Cohen Chil-
dren's Hospital, holding a position on its Medical Leadership Board; and
WHEREAS, After several years of teaching pre-school at Congregation
Beth Shalom Sandie Oppenheimer became certified in children's yoga and
opened her own studio; she now actively teaches yoga for Ohel/Bais Ezra
and Girl Scouts of Nassau County; and
WHEREAS, Jewish life has always been important to them and so was
giving their three children a Jewish education; after sending them to a
Jewish pre-school they all graduated from The Brandeis School in
Lawrence, New York; Adam and Benjamin graduated from the Solomon
Schechter High School in Glen Cove and Rachel graduated from Long Beach
High School; in 2007 Benjamin married his high school sweetheart, Simone
Lindenfield and Sandie and Peter are proud to say their grandchildren
are living with the love of Judaism in their hearts as they pursue their
passions in life; and
WHEREAS, Peter and Sandie Oppenheimer have always been active members
of the Jewish community; Peter served on the board of The Brandeis
School and Sandie ran the school's seders for years and was involved in
many of the school's activities; they both served on the board at
Congregation Beth Shalom and Peter now serves on the board of Temple
Israel; and
WHEREAS, Peter has been able to combine his Jewish education and his
love for children by running the Junior Congregation both during the
year and on the High Holidays; his services are so well attended that it
is hard to get the parents to go upstairs to daven; and

WHEREAS, Sandie is involved with the B'nai Brith, Hadassah, and ORT
and always supports Sisterhood and Temple functions; and
WHEREAS, Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer are sincerely devoted members
and leaders of Temple Israel of Long Beach and their community as well
as generous supporters of many worthy programs and causes at the syna-
gogue and in the community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer for their dedication and commit-
ment to their community and their heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer upon the occasion of their
designation for special recognition by Temple Israel of Long Beach as
the Honorees of 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 Sandie and Peter Oppenheimer.