LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Hadassah,
the Women's Zionist Organization of America

WHEREAS, From time to time it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
take note of certain extraordinary organizations, recognizing their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society, and to
publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic
humanity among us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organiza-
tion of America; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah is a volunteer women's organization whose members
are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel,
ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force
in American society; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1912, Hadassah retains the passion and timeless
values of its founder, Henrietta Szold, Jewish scholar and activist, who
was dedicated to Judaism, Zionism, and the American ideal; and
WHEREAS, Committed to the centrality of Israel based on the renais-
sance of the Jewish people in its historic homeland, Hadassah promotes
the unity of the Jewish people; in Israel, Hadassah initiates and
supports pace-setting health care, education and youth institutions, and
land development to meet the country's changing needs; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, Hadassah enhances the quality of Ameri-
can and Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs,
promotes health awareness, and provides personal enrichment and growth
for its members; and
WHEREAS, In New York, and in every other state and Puerto Rico, Hadas-
sah members are involved in issues of concern to women and the American
Jewish community; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau Region of Hadassah will joyously and proudly cele-
brate Hadassah's 100th Anniversary during the Nassau Region of Hadassah
Conference to be held May 16 and 17, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau Region of Hadassah's South Shore section serves
the Five Towns, Valley Stream, Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, Oceanside,
Baldwin, East Meadow, Rockville Centre, Freeport-Roosevelt, Massapequa,
Wantagh, Merrick and Bellmore and includes the Woodmere Lailah Chapter;
the Hewlett Chapter; the Devora Group; Valley Stream Chapter; Tzipora
Long Beach Chapter; Atlantic Beach/Kineret Chapter; Oceanside Chapter;
Baldwin Daliya Chapter; Rockville Centre Chapter; Freeport-Roosevelt
Chapter; Ahava-Machar Chapter; East Meadow Simcha Chapter; Merrick-Bell-
more Pnina Chapter and the Dayan Lilah Group; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau Region of Hadassah's Northeastern Nassau section
serves Jericho, Oyster Bay, Muttontown, Syosset, Woodbury, Melville,
Plainview and Old Bethpage and includes the Sagamore Hill Chapter;
Shaloma Chapter; Tobay Chapter; Hamlet Chaverot Chapter; and the Tikvah
Chapter; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau Region of Hadassah's North Shore section serves
Great Neck, Lake Success, Port Washington, North Hills, Manhasset Hills,
Searingtown and Roslyn and includes the Great Neck Chapter; Herzl Group;
Kochavim Group; Lulav Group; Ester Chapter; Migdal Chapter; Ruach Tel
Hai Chapter; Roslyn Chapter; Achot Group; and the Sandsport/Shoshana
Chapter; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau Region of Hadassah's Queens section serves
Bayside, Hillcrest, Hollis Hills, Kew Gardens, Whitestone, Queens
Village and The Rockaways and includes the Bay Club Chapter; Hillcrest

Chapter; Hollis Hills Chapter; Rockaway Park Chapter; Water's Edge
(Bayside) Chapter; Whitestone Chapter and the Ziona Chapter; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Nassau Region of Hadassah also includes the
following Professional/Special Interest Groups: Yashar, the Attorney and
Judges Chapter; Ester, the Persian Heritage Chapter; and Koach, the
Singles Unit; and
WHEREAS, Since their inception, Hadassah and its Nassau Region have
encouraged civic participation and community service and have worked to
inform Hadassah members and the public on important public policy
matters, such as U.S.-Israel relations, church-state separation, women's
health and other timely issues; and
WHEREAS, The spirit of volunteerism and service to faith and community
are exemplified by Hadassah and the Nassau Region of Hadassah and its
members; their shared concern and responsive endeavor truly warrant the
recognition and highest commendation of this Legislative Body; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist
Organization of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Nassau Region of Hadassah.