LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Madison Jewish Center upon the occa-
sion of its 82nd Anniversary Journal Celebration on May 5, 2013 and
applauding the honorees of the evening

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is greatly
enriched by its religious institutions and the faithful and generous
service of those who devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith,
and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions and individuals of such magnanimous conduct and
bearing who demonstrate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in
so doing, inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Madison Jewish Center upon the occasion of its 82nd Anniversary
Journal Celebration, to be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013, and to applaud
the honorees of the evening; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1931, Madison Jewish Center, located in the
heart of Brooklyn in the Madison neighborhood, serves the Madison,
Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood communities; and
WHEREAS, An Egalitarian Conservative congregation affiliated with The
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Madison Jewish Center offers a
variety of programs for its congregants; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Anniversary Journal Celebration, Madison
Jewish Center proudly honors members in recognition of their enduring
and outstanding service to the synagogue; Irma and Roy Alexander truly
merit that high honor; and
WHEREAS, Irma and Roy Alexander have been active members of the Madi-
son Jewish Center congregation for 30 years; they both support and
attend Madison's many functions and look forward to many more years of
helping Madison Jewish Center; and
WHEREAS, Irma is a Past President of Madison's Parents Association and
Roy was President of the Congregation for two years; and
WHEREAS, Roy Alexander has, in addition, been in the choir for many
years; he performed with the MJC Players and is a regular at morning
minyans; Roy is also Mr. Fix-It and serves as an integral part of the
House Committee, taking care of all general repairs as well as succah
building; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Madison Jewish Center and to Irma and Roy Alexander for their
dedication and commitment to Madison Jewish Center, their community, and
their heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Madison Jewish Center upon the occasion of its 82nd Anniversary
Journal Celebration on May 5, 2013, and to applaud Irma and Roy Alexan-
der, the honorees of the evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Madison Jewish Center and to the honorees of the evening,
Irma and Roy Alexander.