LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Randi B. Jaburek upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2012 Good Deed Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Randi B. Jaburek upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2012 Good Deed Award, to be celebrated on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at
the Northport Yacht Club; and
WHEREAS, The Good Deed Award is presented in recognition of the recip-
ient's active participation, through personal good deeds within the
community; and
WHEREAS, Randi Jaburek, a Huntington, New York, native, has been with
Moss Opticians since 1985, and has been its owner since 2001; she is
passionate about giving back to the business community having served as
Director of the New York Society of Opticians, Vice President of the
Town-Wide Fund of Huntington, and as a member of the Huntington Chamber
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Randi Jaburek and her staff provide expert vision care
services to customers ranging in age from three months to over 100
years; over the years, she has extended her services to include local
outreach to nursing home residents who are unable to make store visits;
and
WHEREAS, Randi Jaburek's commitment to the greater community is
evidenced by her work with Operation Hearts and Home, which provides
eyeglasses to orphans all over the world; she makes eyeglasses for
Russian orphans each year; and serves as a drop-off center for old
eyeglasses that are donated to New Eyes for the Needy organization and
the Lions Club International; in addition, her store is also a
collection center for toys on behalf of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots
program; and
WHEREAS, Having been involved with the Boy Scouts of America since
2006, Randi Jaburek enjoys seeing young boys grow through adulthood
embodying Boy Scout ethics and morals; her professional affiliations
include the New York State Society of Opticians, the National Contact
Lens Examiners, the American Board of Opticians, and the Guild of
Prescription Opticians of America; she is also a Fellow of the Contact
Lens Society; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Jerome, who feels
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements;
and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Randi Jaburek's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Randi B. Jaburek upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2012 Good Deed Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Randi B. Jaburek.