LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by the Maimonides Hebrew
Day School on June 5, 2012

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, Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Leonard
Morgenbesser upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Maimonides Hebrew Day School, to be celebrated at its 32nd
Annual Scholarship Dinner, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Queens College and SUNY at Binghamton, Dr.
Leonard Morgenbesser obtained a master's degree and later, a PhD in
Criminal Justice from the University at Albany, SUNY; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser serves as a Program
Research Specialist for the New York State Department of Correctional
Services; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser 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, Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser has been a strong advocate for the
Capital Region Maimonides Day School for many years; and
WHEREAS, A concerned citizen, Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser became a strong
voice and advocate for safety and gun control; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser has also voiced his concerns over
political events which are held when people of various faiths, due to
religious observance, cannot participate; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Dr. Leonard
Morgenbesser has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades
including the Rutherford Hayes Leadership Award, and the Public Service
Award from the United States Department of Justice; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Maxine, their four
children, and their spouses, as well as their grandchildren, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser has
displayed throughout his life; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Maimonides Hebrew Day School on June 5, 2012;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Leonard Morgenbesser.