LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Allison Dorfman upon the occasion of
her designation as Woman of the Year by the Merrick-Bellmore Dayan Lilah
Group of Hadassah, on June 3, 2013

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, Allison Dorfman has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Allison
Dorfman upon the occasion of her designation as Woman of the Year by the
Merrick-Bellmore Dayan Lilah Group of Hadassah; a dinner will be held in
her honor on Monday, June 3, 2013, at Mio Posto in Hicksville, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a
volunteer women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired
to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity,
and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society; and
WHEREAS, Dayan Lilah is the young leaders group within the Merrick-
Bellmore Pnina Chapter; it is a group of welcoming and active women,
ranging in age from their early 30s to late 40s; it offers a variety of
events including bingo/boutiques, Chinese auctions, mah jong nights,
Kaballah programs, fitness events, sports nights, kid's mini-golf and
ice cream parties, book discussions and dinners; and
WHEREAS, Allison Dorfman has been an active member of Dayan Lilah for
six years; she began her Hadassah career as a member of the Raffle
Committee and has since held the Executive Board positions of Communi-
cations Co-Vice President and Fundraising Vice President; and
WHEREAS, Allison Dorfman has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her volunteer work with Hadassah, Allison
Dorfman is the Co-Chair of the Parents as Reading Partners program at
the Levy-Lakeside School, as well as a Brownie Troop Leader; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Allison Dorfman has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Steve, and their
two daughters, Emma and Chloe, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Allison Dorfman has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Allison Dorfman upon the occasion of her designation as Woman of
the Year by the Merrick-Bellmore Dayan Lilah Group of Hadassah; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Allison Dorfman.