LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Debra and Stephen Gordon upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by Temple Israel of
Long Beach on July 1, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Debra and Stephen Gordon upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Officers and Trustees of Temple Israel of
Long Beach to be celebrated at its 49th Annual Dinner Dance on Sunday,
July 1, 2012, at The Charles A. Silver Ballroom, Temple Israel, Long
Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Debra was born with Long Beach sand in her shoes; after grad-
uating from Long Beach High School, she attended New York University;
and
WHEREAS, In 1981, Debra met Stephen Gordon who also had Long Beach
sand in his shoes, having grown up near by in Atlantic Beach; after
marrying in 1984, the Gordons settled in Long Beach to raise a family;
they are the proud parents of three wonderful children, Jeffrey, Danny
and Amy; and
WHEREAS, While their children were in school, Debra Gordon was very
active in the Parents Association of the Brandeis School, rising to the
esteemed rank of President; she is also a life member and Past President
of Talla Hadassah; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her daily tasks as a wife, mother, and Treas-
urer of both Temple Israel and Sisterhood, Debra Gordon works for the
Long Beach School District in the payroll office; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Gordon graduated from Lawrence High School and
attended both Nathaniel Hawthorne College and C.W. Post; after a few
years of owning and driving his own New York City Taxi Medallion, he
went to work managing family owned real estate in Queens; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Gordon is an active member of the Minyanaires and
Men's Club, and is always available to help out whenever and wherever he
is needed; and
WHEREAS, Debra and Stephen Gordon are grateful to their loving and
supportive parents for teaching them the importance of family, love of
Judaism and Israel, and their strong sense of community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Debra and Stephen Gordon upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by Temple Israel of Long Beach, and to express
its highest admiration for all their hard work and continued services to
their community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Debra and Stephen Gordon.