LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michele and Howard Schatz of Kensington,
Great Neck, New York, upon the occasion of their designation as recipi-
ents of the Pillars of Jewish Education 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 whose professional lives, personal
endeavors and community service are an example and inspiration to their
colleagues, friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and charac-
ter whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Michele and Howard Schatz of Kensington, Great Neck, New York, upon the
occasion of their designation as recipients of the Pillars of Jewish
Education Award; this auspicious event was held on Sunday, March 3,
2013, at the annual scholarship dinner of Yeshiva Har Torah; and
WHEREAS, Michele and Howard Schatz of Kensington, Great Neck, New
York, have been actively involved for many years in the activities of
their children's school, Yeshiva Har Torah; and
WHEREAS, Michele Schatz has served as Yeshiva Har Torah PTA Treasurer
for the past six years; she has also been a class mother, lunch server,
Learning-to-Look instructor and has helped with the golf outing; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michele Schatz has also chaired the chocolate
bar sale and graduation committee at Yeshiva Har Torah; and
WHEREAS, Howard Schatz has been the mainstay of the Yeshiva Har Torah
annual golf outing committee and participated in the outing for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Together, Michele and Howard Schatz have supported the capi-
tal campaign of Yeshiva Har Torah by dedicating an early childhood
classroom; and
WHEREAS, Michele and Howard Schatz of Kensington, Great Neck, New
York, have served as role models of service to the Yeshiva Har Torah
community; and
WHEREAS, Michele and Howard Schatz are the proud parents of three
children, Stephanie, Michael and Rebecca; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their educational and commu-
nity service, a period of constructive involvement, Michele and Howard
Schatz have stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and have
earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues, friends and fami-
ly; 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 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 Michele and Howard Schatz of Kensington, Great Neck, New York,
upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Pillars of
Jewish Education Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michele and Howard Schatz.