LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alisa and Martin Secofsky upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by Temple Isaiah on
May 17, 2012

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, Alisa and Martin Secofsky have given not only of their time
and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership
and consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alisa and
Martin Secofsky upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by Temple Isaiah, to be celebrated at its annual Dinner
Journal on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in
Port Washington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Alisa and Martin Secofsky have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing President of Temple Isaiah, Martin Secofsky was born
in Brooklyn, but has spent most of his life in Great Neck; and
WHEREAS, After graduating high school, Martin Secofsky went on to
Boston University and received a degree in communications; then attended
Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and received an MBA with a
concentration in marketing; and
WHEREAS, For the past 17 years, Martin Secofsky has worked for a major
northeastern supplier of building materials, in the position of senior
salesman; and
WHEREAS, Martin Secofsky began attending services at Temple Isaiah
several years ago and quickly became more involved; he eventually gave
the Kol Nidre appeal and was a member of the building committee to find
a Home of our Own; and
WHEREAS, Martin Secofsky was later selected to be the President of
Temple Isaiah; throughout his terms, he has served with loyalty, honor
and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Alisa Secofsky graduated from Boston University in 1978 with
a Public Relations degree; and
WHEREAS, After college, Alisa Secofsky began her multi-faceted careers
in public relations, advertising and retail sales; while living in NYC,
Alisa catered part-time from her galley kitchen; and
WHEREAS, In 1997 Alisa Secofsky decided to pursue her culinary career
and attended Institute of Culinary Education's professional culinary
program; and
WHEREAS, Alisa Secofsky lent her culinary talents to Temple Isaiah as
editor of A HOME OF OUR OWN cookbook, which served as a vital fundrais-
ing tool for the temple; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Alisa Secofsky has taught bagel making and grav-
lax curing classes in her home kitchen, as well as performed knife
skills and chocolate tempering demonstrations at the temple; and
WHEREAS, Alisa Secofsky has recently joined the temple choir, and is
currently practicing her lines in the Temple's upcoming production of
"My Fair Sadie"; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Alisa and Martin Secofsky have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Alisa and Martin Secofsky have displayed
throughout their lives; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alisa and Martin Secofsky upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by Temple Isaiah; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alisa and Martin Secofsky.