LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rabbi Dovid Cohen upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by OHEL Children's Home and
Family Services as a Dinner Honoree at its 41st Annual Dinner on Febru-
ary 13, 2011

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State is great-
ly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those whose purpose-
ful endeavors enhance the quality of life in their communities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Rabbi Dovid Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by OHEL Children's Home and Family Services as a Dinner
Honoree at its 41st Annual Dinner, to be held at the New York Hilton on
Sunday, February 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1969, the mission of OHEL Children's Home and
Family Services is to protect and strengthen individuals and families by
meeting the diverse social service needs of the community through
programs of excellence; and
WHEREAS, OHEL Children's Home and Family Services provides homes and
families for abandoned, neglected, abused and disabled Jewish children
and adults and families in crisis; through a variety of programs, it
cares for thousands of people at every stage of life; and
WHEREAS, With nearly 100 residences, apartments, and programs located
throughout New York City and surrounding areas, OHEL serves the entire
Jewish community in New York City and the New York Metropolitan region,
providing vital services to families in crisis, including housing,
foster care, school-based services, outpatient counseling, at home and
sexual abuse services, and camp opportunities for individuals with disa-
bilities; and
WHEREAS, In recent years OHEL has been working to make its services,
training, and consultation available throughout North America and Israel
as well and currently serves communities in New York City, the surround-
ing boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Southern Florida and worldwide on the
web; and
WHEREAS, Each year, at its Annual Dinner, OHEL Children's Home and
Family Services proudly recognizes the achievements of those, such as
Rabbi Dovid Cohen, who support and work diligently on behalf of OHEL's
children and families; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Dovid Cohen is a world renowned Posek and the Rabbi, or
Rav, of Congregation Gvul Yaabetz in Brooklyn; ordained by Rav Yitzchok
Hutner, Rav Y.Y. Ruderman and Rav Yisroel Gustman, Rabbi Cohen is the
author of numerous Sefarim on Tefila, Tanach, Pirkei Avos and the Haga-
da; and
WHEREAS, He is also Mora D'Asrah of OHEL Children's Home and Family
Services, Nefesh International, Hatzolah of Flatbush and one of the four
rabbis for Central Hatzolah; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Cohen has served, in addition, as an Associate Editor
of THE ENCYCLOPEDIA TALMUDIT and as Dean of the Long Island Commission
of Rabbis; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Rabbi Dovid Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by OHEL Children's Home and Family Services as a
Dinner Honoree at its 41st Annual Dinner on February 13, 2011; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Dovid Cohen.