LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Florence and Alex Kouguell for their
many years of distinguished community service

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Florence and Alex Kouguell have given not only of their time
and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership
and consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join the Free Syna-
gogue of Flushing in commending Florence and Alex Kouguell for their
many years of distinguished community service to be celebrated at the
farewell luncheon on Sunday, June 26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The family members and friends of Florence and Alex Kouguell
will gather to honor their lives, their work, and the inspiration they
have been to so many; and
WHEREAS, Florence and Alex Kouguell have been members of the Free
Synagogue community for more than 50 years, dedicating their time, ener-
gy and talent to the temple; and
WHEREAS, Florence Kouguell has long chaired the Ritual Committee with
Rabbi Michael Weisser putting together the Second Seder for the Free
Synagogue community, overseeing Bimah seating and ushering; and
WHEREAS, Florence Kouguell is particularly remembered for organizing
many events for Sisterhood, such as the fashion show which starred many
congregation members as models; and
WHEREAS, Alex Kouguell is a world-renowned cellist and the former head
of Queens College's Music Department; and
WHEREAS, Alex Kouguell has offered his musical talent in fundraising
for various projects for the Synagogue and the community; and
WHEREAS, Alex Kouguell has accompanied Cantor Steven Pearlston during
the High Holy Days and Kol Nidre; and
WHEREAS, Florence and Alex Kouguell embody a commitment to Judaism in
a manner that is compassionate, sincere, and sensitive to the modern
world, the Jewish ideal of tikkun olam, perfecting the world, sharing
the same ideals with the Free Synagogue of Flushing; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Florence and Alex Kouguell have
displayed throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Florence and Alex Kouguell for their many years of distinguished
community service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Florence and Alex Kouguell.