LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Temple
Beth-El of Bellmore, New York

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
60th Anniversary of Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Temple Beth-El of Bellmore was established in 1951 to serve
the Jewish community of North Bellmore and Bellmore; currently it has
members living in the North Merrick, Merrick, Wantagh and East Meadow
areas of Long Island, as well as many associate members living in other
states; and
WHEREAS, A modern and traditional conservative congregation, Temple
Beth-El of Bellmore offers morning and evening Minyans as well as Friday
Night, Shabbat Morning and Afternoon Services, and Talmud-Torah Study;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Temple Beth-El of Bellmore offers Shabbes Shul
Family Service and Lunch; Oneg Shabbat and Holiday Communal Meals; Chil-
dren's Religious Education; Bar/Bat Mitzvah Instruction and Preparation;
Youth Group Activities Kadima and United Synagogue Youth (USY); and
Adult Education; and
WHEREAS, Temple Beth-El's Sisterhood and Men's Club are vibrant and
sponsor a variety of activities that enhance membership; and
WHEREAS, Temple Beth-El's United Synagogue Youth Programs for children
and teenagers enable youth to meet each other and other young people
from different congregations; and
WHEREAS, Temple Beth-El's faithful members and dedicated volunteers
serve on various action committees such as Adult Education, House
Affairs, College, Social Action, Talk Temple Newsletter, Shabbes Shul,
and more; and
WHEREAS, Through regular events Temple Beth-El's members are brought
together to celebrate and participate in Jewish related activities as
well as social programs including dances, concerts and bagel breakfasts;
and
WHEREAS, Temple Beth-El of Bellmore stands on the threshold of tomor-
row, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retain-
ing that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the the 60th Anniversary of Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, New
York, fully confident that this commemoration reflects the belief in
those values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, New York.