LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Avi and Aviva Pifko upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by OHEL Children's Home and
Family Services as Dinner Honorees at its 41st Annual Dinner on February
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
Avi and Aviva Pifko upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by OHEL Children's Home and Family Services as Dinner Hono-
rees 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
Avi and Aviva Pifko, who support and work diligently on behalf of OHEL's
children and families; and
WHEREAS, OHEL Children's Home and Family Services is honored to count
Avi and Aviva Pifko among its dedicated friends; Avi serves as a member
of the Board of Directors of OHEL and as a Trustee of Camp Kaylie; Avi
and Aviva have also been involved in the planning and success of a host
of events benefiting OHEL over the years including OHEL's Father's Day
Rides, Golf Outings, Le Cirque de Purime, and Benefit Concerts; and
WHEREAS, Avi and Aviva Pifko have long been deeply committed to OHEL
and are uniquely appreciative of OHEL for providing them with the oppor-
tunity to channel their energy and desire to help those facing difficult
challenges, times of crises, and physical or developmental disabilities;
and
WHEREAS, They are familiar with the wide array of services and
programs provided by OHEL, its Lifetime Care Foundation and Camp Kaylie
among many others; they are mindful of the collective debt of gratitude

owed to OHEL and feel honored and blessed to play a role in all that
OHEL accomplishes; and
WHEREAS, Avi Pifko, a corporate attorney practicing in the New York
office of K & L Gates LLP, and Aviva live in Cedarhurst, New York where
they are active in their community and their Shul, Kehillas Bais Yehuda
Tzvi; they are the proud and loving parents of Moshe, Yehuda, and Akiva,
who attend Yeshiva Darchei Torah, and Devorah, a student at TAG; 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 Avi and Aviva Pifico upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by OHEL Children's Home and Family Services as
Dinner Honorees 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 Avi and Aviva Pifko.