LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Elizabeth and David Vilkas upon the
occasion of their designation as recipients of the Young Leadership
Award by Young Israel of Plainview, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth and David Vilkas 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 commend Elizabeth
and David Vilkas upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of
the Young Leadership Award by Young Israel of Plainview, Inc., to be
celebrated at its 40th Annual Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, March 25,
2012; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in Forest Hills, New York, Elizabeth Vilkas gradu-
ated from Queens College and New York University; David grew up in
Merrick, New York and graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook, Touro College
and the Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Members of Young Israel of Plainview, Inc., Elizabeth and
David Vilkas have been called upon to contribute their time and talents
to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of
themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth and David Vilkas serve on the Board of Directors,
Board of Education, and PTA in the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, the
local Yeshiva, and with the Young Israel of Plainview, Inc.; their lead-
ership, drive, and passion has been instrumental in charting the course
that has made Plainview a vibrant Jewish community with the Young Israel
of Plainview at its core; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth and David Vilkas are highly respected members of
the community and Young Israel seeks their advice, time and effort on
the Board of Directors of the shul and the Sisterhood, as well as on
various committees of the shul; they have regularly worked on Chesed,
Outreach, Sisterhood, Youth, and Development programs in helping to
enrich the shul and community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Elizabeth and David Vilkas have
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their children, Joshua and
Leah, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of their lives and
rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Elizabeth and David Vilkas have
displayed throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Elizabeth and David Vilkas upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as recipients of the Young Leadership Award by Young Israel of
Plainview, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elizabeth and David Vilkas.