LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Amy Weinstein upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Dayan Lilah Hadassah on June 6,
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, Amy Weinstein has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Amy Wein-
stein upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
Dayan Lilah Hadassah, to be celebrated at its Annual Woman of the Year
Dinner on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the Coral House in Baldwin, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Amy Weinstein is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton where she
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; and
WHEREAS, In addition to making a loving home for her family, Amy Wein-
stein owned her own business for 10 years, designing and manufacturing
handcrafted children's clothing; and
WHEREAS, Amy Weinstein also worked at Coleman Country Day Camp for
four years as a Music Counselor; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, Amy Weinstein has had many different music
jobs and currently works as a music teacher at Oceanside Jewish Center
and Central Synagogue, teaching songs and prayers to the children; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Amy Weinstein is an Independent Consultant for
Arbonne, a health and wellness company; on her days off from teaching,
she works at Howie's dental office as a receptionist; and
WHEREAS, Amy Weinstein has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Amy Weinstein first joined Dayan Lilah Hadassah in 1995, and
has been a Life member for about 12 years; she received the National
Leadership Award in 2003 and the Myrtle Wreath Award in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Amy Weinstein has chaired Installation and
Mah Jongg Night, as well as Spring Dinner, and has always helped out
with Bingo and various dinners and events; and
WHEREAS, Amy Weinstein was Dayan Lilah's Certificate and Tree Lady for
eight years, before serving as co-President of the Hadassah from
2009-2011; and
WHEREAS, She became the official Nassau Region Conference Musical
Accompanist four years ago, and was recently involved with a musical
tribute for the Hadassah's Centennial; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Amy Weinstein
currently serves as Class Rep for her Mepham High School Class and is a
member of the Central High School District Alumni Choir; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Amy Weinstein has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Howie, and their
two daughters, Lindsey and Jenna, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Amy Weinstein has displayed through-
out her life; 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
commend Amy Weinstein upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Dayan Lilah Hadassah on June 6, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Amy Weinstein.