LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jonah Mandelbaum upon the occasion of
receiving the 2012 Heart of Gold Award from Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals and organizations of remarkable integ-
rity and character who distinguish themselves in service to their faith
and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jonah Mandelbaum upon the occasion of receiving the 2012 Heart of Gold
Award from Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli on June 19, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli is to use the values and
richness of Jewish heritage to create a center of academic excellence,
which promotes creative and critical thinking in a safe and nurturing
environment, working toward positions of leadership, harmonious partner-
ships, and community involvement based upon scholastic excellence,
cultural appreciation, and ethical behavior among individuals, who are
committed to lifelong learning and a positive future with respect for
self, friends, the community and their property; and
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, Jonah Mandelbaum has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, A prominent developer in Orange County, Jonah Mandelbaum
supports Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli because it gives students the ability to
delve deeply into Jewish life, philosophy and textual studies, and to
apply Jewish teachings to today's world; and
WHEREAS, Jonah Mandelbaum has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; 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
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Jonah Mandelbaum and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jonah Mandelbaum upon the occasion of receiving the 2012 Heart of
Gold Award from Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli on June 19, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jonah Mandelbaum.