LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Elaine Sarfati upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Park Slope Chapter of Hadas-
sah on March 18, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Elaine Sarfati, RN, MA, upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Park Slope Chapter of Hadassah to be celebrated at a
Women's Seder, in conjunction with The Brooklyn Region of Hadassah on
March 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Elaine Sarfati has been an outstanding performer in her nurs-
ing career since graduating in 1964; she is the co-Chair for Women's
Health Issues for the Brooklyn Region and Park Slope Chapter of Hadas-
sah; and
WHEREAS, From 1964 to 1983, Elaine Sarfati was on the staff at Mount
Sinai, Public Health Nursing in Brooklyn, New York; while engaged in
research at Downstate Medical School Coronary Care Unit, she was instru-
mental in starting both the Post Coronary Care and the Ambulatory Care
Units; and
WHEREAS, At the Hunter College campus schools from 1983 through 2003,
Elaine Sarfati was responsible for the health and well-being of 1600
students and 200 faculty; during this time she also earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Psychology from Brooklyn College; in addition, she
later received a Master of Arts degree in Community Health; and
WHEREAS, Since 2004, Elaine Sarfati has taught community health to
graduating seniors in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at the LIU
School of Nursing; and
WHEREAS, In October 2012, when Hurricane Sandy struck the coastal New
York City region with destructive effect, Elaine Sarfati organized her
local Temple in Brooklyn to heroically respond to the emergency situ-
ations prevalent in the Rockaways in Queens New York; through her deter-
mined efforts, food and other necessities were successfully delivered to
those in desperate need; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Elaine Sarfati inspired the students in her
classes at LIU School of Nursing to actively participate in the "Occupy
Sandy" movement by providing continued assistance to those devastated by
Hurricane Sandy; since November of 2012, food has been delivered several
times a week to those impacted, a vital program which continues today;
and
WHEREAS, Elaine Sarfati has also been instrumental in initiating a
program at the LIU School of Nursing that incorporates a practicum in
disaster nursing in the community health curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Isaak, and their
two children, Rachelle and Sam, who, along with grandson, Ami, 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 Elaine Sarfati has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a

long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Elaine Sarfati upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Park Slope Chapter of Hadassah; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elaine Sarfati.