LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 65th Anniversary of Temple
Sinai of Roslyn Heights, New York, to be celebrated on June 2, 2012

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
65th Anniversary of Temple Sinai, to be celebrated at a ceremony on
Saturday, June 2, 2012, in the Temple's ballroom in Roslyn Heights, New
York; and
WHEREAS, During this most auspicious occasion a journal will be
presented which honors Temple Sinai's 65th Anniversary and the important
leaders who graciously served the Temple Sinai community as Past Presi-
dents; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1947, Temple Sinai continues to carry out the
vision of its founding members; and
WHEREAS, Temple Sinai is dedicated to perpetuating Judaism and at the
same time, constantly exploring alternative modes of worship to enrich
spiritual and intellectual experiences; and
WHEREAS, The Temple offers various programs such as a nursery school,
religious education, youth programs, Hebrew High School, and many other
committees and clubs offering a different array of opportunities for the
community; and
WHEREAS, Temple Sinai is one of the largest reform Jewish temples on
Long Island and has been successful in fulfilling the religious needs of
Jewish families in the greater Roslyn community; and
WHEREAS, Temple Sinai stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to
meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining 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 65th Anniversary of Temple Sinai of Roslyn Heights, New
York, to be observed on June 2, 2012, fully confident that this commem-
oration 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 Sinai, Roslyn Heights, New York.