LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Hadassah Brooklyn Region upon the
occasion of hosting its Gala Installation Banquet on June 6, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 would devote themselves 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 commend
Hadassah Brooklyn Region upon the occasion of hosting its Gala Installa-
tion Banquet, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Essen New York Deli in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, On this most auspicious occasion, Hadassah Brooklyn Region
will pay tribute to its outgoing President, Gail Hammerman, as well as
its incoming President, Janet Young; and
WHEREAS, Outgoing President of the Hadassah Brooklyn Region, Gail
Hammerman most recently served as the Executive Vice President and Tower
Chair of Hadassah Brooklyn Region; she is a three-generation Life Member
of Hadassah; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Gail Hammerman
is the President of the East Midwood Jewish Center; she sits on the
Board of Directors of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, METNY
Region and the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts; and
WHEREAS, Janet Young of Brooklyn, New York, is the incoming President
of the Hadassah Brooklyn Region; she is a Life Member and a long-stand-
ing Keeper of the Gate; and
WHEREAS, Previously, Janet Young served as President of Park Slope
Chapter for three years; she has held many portfolios including
Organization/Executive Vice President of Brooklyn Region, Membership
Vice President for Brooklyn Region, and Web Chair for both Brooklyn
Region and Park Slope Chapter; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Hadassah Brooklyn Region upon the occasion of hosting its Gala
installation Banquet on June 6, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hadassah Brooklyn Region, Gail Hammerman, and Janet Young.