LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rabbi Chaim and Rivka Wakslak for
their extraordinary service in the wake of Superstorm Sandy

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community merit the highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing tradition, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize
and commend Rabbi Chaim and Rivka Wakslak of Young Israel of Long Beach
of Long Beach, New York, for their extraordinary service in the wake of
Superstorm Sandy; and
WHEREAS, Their heroic and extraordinary contributions toward the
recovery in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy were truly remarkable and
will long be remembered; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Chaim and Rivka Wakslak were initial responders and
continue to assist in the recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, Rivka Wakslak, the Rabbi's wife, checked on people, including
elderly citizens, and the synagogue provided food, water and and kosher
meals to those in need; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Chaim and Rivka Wakslak are to be lauded and extolled
for their enduring and outstanding commitment and service to the commu-
nity and citizens of Long Beach; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Rabbi Chaim and Rivka Wakslak of Young Israel of Long Beach of
Long Beach, New York, for their extraordinary and ongoing service in the
wake of Superstorm Sandy and to welcome them to Albany on March 6, 2013;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Chaim and Rivka Wakslak.