LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Zwerin upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition for outstanding service as the
2011-12 Commander of the Department of New York Jewish War Veterans

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Members and former members of the Armed Services from the
State of New York, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in
which this country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preserva-
tion of peace in peace-time, deserve a special salute from this Legisla-
tive Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David Zwerin upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion for outstanding service as the 2011-12 Commander of the Department
of New York Jewish War Veterans; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated at a Testimonial Luncheon, to be held in his honor on Sunday, May
6, 2012, at Congregation Ohav Sholom, 145 South Merrick Avenue, Merrick,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1896, the Jewish War Veterans of the United
States of America is the oldest veterans group in the United States; it
has an estimated 37,000 members; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States
of America is to maintain true allegiance to the United States of Ameri-
ca; to foster and perpetuate true Americanism; to combat whatever tends
to impair the efficiency and permanency of our free institutions; to
uphold the fair name of the Jewish people and fight his or her battles
wherever unjustly assailed; to encourage the doctrine of universal
liberty, equal rights, and full justice to all men and women; to combat
the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever originating and whatever
their target; to preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpful-
ness to comrades and their families; to cooperate with and support
existing educational institutions and establish educational insti-
tutions, and to foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-servicewom-
en, and members in the ideals and principles of Americanism; to instill
love of country and flag, and to promote sound minds and bodies in our
members and our youth; to preserve the memories and records of patriotic
service performed by the men and women of the Jewish faith; to honor
their memory and shield from neglect the graves of the heroic dead; and
WHEREAS, David Zwerin rendered outstanding service while presiding as
the 2011-12 Commander of the Department of New York Jewish War Veterans
for the Nassau-Suffolk District Council of the Jewish War Veterans of
the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, David Zwerin has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David Zwerin upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition for outstanding service as the 2011-12 Commander of the
Department of New York Jewish War Veterans; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Zwerin.