LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Alissa and Avi Ossip upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by Young Israel of Plain-
view, 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, Alissa and Avi Ossip 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 Alissa and
Avi Ossip upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition
by Young Israel of Plainview, Inc., to be celebrated at its 40th Annual
Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, March 25, 2012; and
WHEREAS, This fine event features Alissa and Avi Ossip as Young Israel
of Plainview, Inc.'s Guests of Honor; and
WHEREAS, Both originally from Queens, Alissa and Avi Ossip are resi-
dents of Plainview, New York; Alissa is a graduate of both Yeshiva High
School and Brandeis University, and Avi graduated from the Hebrew Acade-
my of Long Island and Brooklyn College; and
WHEREAS, A Mandell School Technology teacher, Alissa Ossip served as a
member of the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County PTA; Avi is Director of
Corporate Taxation at New York Community Bancorp, and is a member of the
board of the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County and is affiliated with the
Tax Committees of American Bankers Association along with the New York
State Bankers Association; and
WHEREAS, Members of Young Israel of Plainview, Inc., Alissa and Avi
Ossip have been called upon to contribute their time and talents to
countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of them-
selves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Alissa and Avi Ossip have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their children, Adam, Tamar
and Jonathan, all 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 Alissa and Avi Ossip have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Alissa and Avi Ossip upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by Young Israel of Plainview, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alissa and Avi Ossip.