LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Temple
Concord's iconic sanctuary in Syracuse, New York

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
100th Anniversary of Temple Concord's iconic sanctuary in Syracuse, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Located on University Hill in Syracuse, New York, the Temple
Concord iconic sanctuary opened in 1911, and celebrates its 100th anni-
versary in 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Temple Concord sanctuary was designed by Alfred Taylor, a
local Syracuse architect, and Arnold Brunner, a prominent Jewish archi-
tect and designer; the building is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places; it reflects a modern style of neo classicism; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Temple Concord sanctuary features the work
of master woodcarver Adolph Holstein, who donated the pulpit, lecterns
and two arm chairs to the synagogue at its opening in 1911 as a memorial
to his parents; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the congregation at
Temple Concord held a "retro" Sabbath service featuring prayers and
songs from 1911, and also held a dinner created from a 1915 ladies
auxiliary cookbook; and
WHEREAS, The synagogue is the ninth oldest active Jewish congregation
in the United States, founded 172 years ago in 1839; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the congregation
at Temple Concord in Syracuse, New York; and
WHEREAS, The congregation at Temple Concord in Syracuse, New York,
stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of
the coming decades while retaining that spiritual resolve which charac-
terizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Temple Concord's iconic sanctuary
in Syracuse, New York, fully confident that this commemoration reflects
the belief in those values which enhance the dignity and purpose of
life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the congregation at Temple Concord, Syracuse, New York.