LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel B. Flax upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Pillars of the Community Award by the
Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Daniel B. Flax upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Pillars of the Community Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Commu-
nity Center; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Center's
12th Annual Pillars of the Community Awards Brunch to be held on Sunday,
April 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Currently the Director of Financial Resource Development for
the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Daniel B. Flax has
devoted most of his career to raising the awareness and financial
resources of the Jewish community; he has been with the Federation for
29 years; and
WHEREAS, During the tenure of Daniel B. Flax with the Jewish Feder-
ation of Northeastern New York, the Federation has won the National
Sapir Award for Campaign Excellence four times over the past decade; and
WHEREAS, The vision of Daniel B. Flax has led the Jewish Federation of
Northeastern New York to create several affinity group programs that are
unique to the Federation system including the Brandeis Baruch Society
for Jewish business, financial and legal professionals, and the Chaim
Weizmann Society for Jewish academic, government and legal profes-
sionals; and
WHEREAS, Daniel B. Flax has also been instrumental in creating the
Federation's unique major gift programs such as the Headliner Series,
Pillar Division and Pacesetter Division; he also staffs the Vanguard and
Benefactor divisions; in addition, he staffs the annual
Saratoga/Federation Israel Campaign and is responsible for Missions to
Israel; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his career with the Jewish Federation of Northeast-
ern New York, Daniel B. Flax worked in professional capacities with
Jewish Federations in Columbus, Ohio; Hartford, Connecticut; Rochester,
New York; and Northern New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Daniel B. Flax graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from
Baruch College; he holds a Master of Social Work and Community Planning
from the University of Maryland and a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies
from Baltimore Hebrew College; he is also a graduate of the Baltimore
Institute for Jewish Communal Service Dual Masters program; and
WHEREAS, Married to Judith A. Flax, Daniel and Judith are the proud
parents of two daughters, Shoshana and Leora; together they are members
of Congregation Ohav Shalom and Temple Israel; Daniel is a weekly volun-
teer Torah reader at Temple Israel; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Daniel B. Flax has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Daniel B. Flax has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Daniel B. Flax upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Pillars of the Community Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish
Community Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel B. Flax.