LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Neil and Jane Golub upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the Rabbi Michael M. Szenes Humanita-
rian Award

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, Neil and Jane Golub have given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Neil and Jane
Golub upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the pres-
tigious Rabbi Michael M. Szenes Humanitarian Award by Congregation Gates
of Heaven to be celebrated at its Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at
The Desmond, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A humanitarian is one who expresses traits of compassion for
other humans through their acts of kindness, understands the struggles
of humankind and, through his or her own desires and abilities, strives
to make the lives of others, their community, and the world a better
place; Rabbi Michael Szenes was one such individual; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Michael Szenes served as spiritual leader of Congre-
gation Gates of Heaven for 25 years before retiring in 1984; a survivor
of the Holocaust, this remarkable man earned his Ph.D. in Semitic
Studies from the University of Budapest and was ordained by the Jewish
Theological Seminary of Hungary in 1942; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Michael Szenes was a dedicated leader who fought for
what he believed was right, regardless of its popularity, with a passion
for causes of justice, civil rights and peace; and
WHEREAS, True humanitarians in every sense of the word, Neil and Jane
Golub have found a way to balance their careers with their deep commit-
ment to make a difference in their community; and
WHEREAS, Over the decades, Neil and Jane Golub have taken on a variety
of leadership roles with organizations that help others and improve the
quality of life for many; together, they have devoted themselves to: the
Muscular Dystrophy Association, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital,
Ellis Medicine and Bellevue Woman's Center, the renaissance of Schenec-
tady, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Schenectady Day Nursery, A
World of Difference, United Jewish Federation, Proctor's Theatre, Sche-
nectady Jewish Community Center, Union College, Double H Ranch, Jewish
National Fund, Wildwood School and Special Olympics, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Neil and Jane Golub spearheaded the transforma-
tion of the Schenectady Museum, now called "miSci," into a sophisticated
science center serving regional youth with world class programming and
exhibits; most recently, they have led the effort to launch a Woman's
Heart Health Center at Bellevue Woman's Center, which will be the first
of its kind in New York State; and
WHEREAS, Neil and Jane Golub have worked tirelessly to support causes
that bring about positive change and hope; their humanitarian efforts
are woven deeply into the fabric of our community and, as such, have
touched many of us; and
WHEREAS, Neil and Jane Golub have been called upon to contribute their
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have
always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Neil and Jane Golub have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Neil and Jane Golub have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Neil and Jane Golub upon the occasion of their designation as
recipients of the Rabbi Michael M. Szenes Humanitarian Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Neil and Jane Golub.