LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman upon the occa-
sion of her designation as a 2013 Brooklyn's Woman of Distinction

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that women of every
economic, ethnic, and religious background have made significant
contributions to their community and to the State of New York, and that
it is appropriate to recognize them and to publicly acknowledge their
endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
outstanding women who make our world and our lives better; this Legisla-
tive Body is, therefore, pleased to recognize and commend Rabbi Linda
Henry Goodman, President of the New York Board of Rabbis, upon the occa-
sion of her designation as a 2013 Brooklyn's Woman of Distinction; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman made rabbinical history when she
became the first female president of the 131-year-old New York Board of
Rabbis and she has, since then pioneered other firsts; and
WHEREAS, She was the first female rabbi to serve at Congregation Eman-
u-El and as the first female spiritual leader at the Reform Union Temple
on Eastern Parkway in Prospect Heights, a position in which she contin-
ues to proudly and ably serve; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman has earned several awards for her
good efforts, including the prestigious Rabbi Israel and Libby Moshowitz
Prize from the New York Board of Rabbis and the Zagelbaum Award in
Chaplaincy for her work on behalf of 9-11 victims; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its high-
est commendation to Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman in recognition and appre-
ciation of her exemplary personal and professional achievements and for
her contributions to her community and to the community of the State of
New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman upon the occasion of her designation as
a 2013 Brooklyn's Woman of Distinction; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman.