Senate Resolution No. 1197

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Miriam Shor upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Susan Shpeen
Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish
Community Center

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

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors,
and community service are an example and inspiration to their
colleagues, friends, family, and community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Miriam Shor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Susan Shpeen Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community
Center to be celebrated on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Congregation Beth
Emeth, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Each year, this prestigious awards ceremony recognizes
individuals for their contributions to the Center and the Jewish
community-at-large by acting as moral pillars and dispensers of wisdom
and advice, providing continued service and leadership, and acting
generously in the spirit of Tzedakah; and

WHEREAS, Raised in Albany, New York, Miriam Shor attended School 19,
Hackett Middle School and Albany High School; she went on to earn a
Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of
Science degree in Reading from the College of Saint Rose; and

WHEREAS, Miriam Shor began her illustrious career at the Albany
Jewish Community Center (JCC) in September of 1994, as a counselor in
the afterschool program; and

WHEREAS, Over the last 24 years, this extraordinary woman has served
the Albany JCC in various capacities, including afterschool and summer
camp counselor, Assistant Director of the afterschool program, Unit Head
of both Camp Shalom and Camp Olam, Kindergarten teacher, Site Director
of Camp Taf, and Youth/Specialty Programming Assistant; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her tireless dedication to the Albany JCC,
Miriam Shor has been working at the Albany School of Humanities for the
past 16 years, first as a building substitute and currently as a
Teacher's Assistant for children with intellectual and physical
disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Widely known for her extraordinary dedication to Israel and
the local community, Miriam Shor's philanthropic and leadership
endeavors continue to inspire all of those who are lucky enough to know
her; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which Miriam Shor has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Miriam Shor, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Miriam Shor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Susan Shpeen Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish
Community Center; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Miriam Shor.