LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Young Israel of Plainview, Inc. upon
the occasion of its 40th Annual Testimonial Dinner Celebration on March
25, 2012, and applauding the honorees of the evening

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is greatly
enriched by its religious institutions and 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 institutions and individuals of such magnanimous conduct and
bearing who demonstrate 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, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Young Israel of Plainview, Inc. upon the occasion of its 40th
Annual Testimonial Dinner Celebration, to be held at Temple Beth Sholom
in Roslyn, New York, on Sunday, March 25, 2012, and to applaud the hono-
rees of the evening; and
WHEREAS, The honorees of the evening are: Alissa and Avi Ossip, Guests
of Honor; Cora Lessner, and Elizabeth and David Vilkas, Young Leadership
Award; and
WHEREAS, The Young Israel of Plainview (YIP) is an orthodox shul;
there is a local yeshiva and a kehilla of 180-plus families; Young Isra-
el has a youth department with more than 250 children of all ages as
well as active adult and young adult programs; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by President Irving Gomolin, the Young Israel of
Plainview, Inc. continues to prosper today and into the future; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Alissa and Avi Ossip, Cora Lessner, and Elizabeth and David
Vilkas for their dedication and commitment to Young Israel of Plainview,
Inc., their community, and their heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Young Israel of Plainview, Inc. upon the occasion of its 40th
Annual Testimonial Dinner Celebration on March 25, 2012, and applauding
the honorees of the evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Young Israel of Plainview, Inc. and to the aforementioned
honorees.