LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mark and Naomi Rubin 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
Mark and Naomi Rubin 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
Mark and Naomi Rubin, who support and work diligently on behalf of
OHEL's children and families; and
WHEREAS, Naomi and Mark Rubin, members of Congregation Kneseth Israel
and founding members of Bais Medrash of Harborview, became members of
OHEL's extended family when they welcomed two siblings, ages six and
eight, into their home as foster children in 1993; they have kept in
touch with the children over the years and are delighted to participate
in and share family simchas and celebrations; their foster son, now
grown, and his wife and children frequently enjoy Shabbos at the Rubin
home; and
WHEREAS, Mark Rubin grew up in Brooklyn; he attended Yeshiva Universi-
ty High School, and studied in Israel at Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim and Bais
Medrash L' Torah; he earned a degree in mathematics and computer science
from Yeshiva University and was subsequently employed as an actuary at
Blue Cross/Blue Shield and later at Metropolitan Life before embarking
on a career in real estate; and

WHEREAS, Mark Rubin is an active and enthusiastic volunteer whose many
activities over the last 20 years have included serving as an EMT with
Hatzalah and Magen Dovid Adomn, a W.S.I./lifeguard instructor, and a Big
Brother and Little League coach; he has been a Marshal of the Five Boro
Bike Tour and has participated in the Alyn Hospital five-day Israel bike
tour fundraiser and has also helped plan and organize the OHEL Father's
Day Bike Ride; and
WHEREAS, Naomi Rubin grew up in Pittsburgh where she attended Hillel
Academy and the University of Pittsburgh; she went on to also graduate
from Hofstra University Law School and subsequently worked as a corpo-
rate lawyer for a number of American companies in the securities and
banking fields; she worked, as well, as an Administrative Law Judge for
the New York City Department of Transportation and currently works
alongside Mark in their real estate business; and
WHEREAS, Naomi Rubin serves, in addition, as Co-President of Mesivta
Rambam's Women's League and has been an active member of the Hebrew
Academy of Long Beach Women's League where she has chaired and served on
many committees; she has also been a parent council member of HALB's SKA
High School and was previously the President of the Congregation Shaaray
Tefilah Sisterhood in Lawrence; and
WHEREAS, The Rubins are proud to have been OHEL foster parents to
Jewish children in need and are proud as well of their biological chil-
dren and extended family who embraced their foster family and offered
loving and constant support; 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 Mark and Naomi Rubin 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 Mark and Naomi Rubin.