Senate Resolution No. 1215

BY: Senator KAPLAN

HONORING Ofra and Rob Panzer upon the occasion of
their designation for special recognition by Temple
Israel of Great Neck on June 1, 2019

WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the
compassion of individuals such as Ofra and Rob Panzer who uphold the
values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize
the best of humanity; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ofra and Rob
Panzer upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by
Temple Israel of Great Neck at its Journal Dinner Gala on Saturday, June
1, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Ofra and Rob Panzer joined Temple Israel of Great Neck in
1993, seeking a spring of Jewish education for their children; committed
to making lifelong learning a priority, the couple enrolled each of
their four children in Waxman Youth House; and

WHEREAS, Rob Pranzer began his involvement with Temple Israel of
Great Neck helping with a vegetable garden, the produce of which was
donated to the local community center; he soon went on to volunteer with
the first golf outing, before being responsible for Midnight Run; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, he went on to lead prayers and served on the
Board of Trustees as well as President, the esteemed position he
continues to hold today; and

WHEREAS, Ofra Panzer began her involvement with Temple Israel of
Great Neck as a member of the Religious School Education Committee
(RSEC); after chairing its subcommittee Parents Association for a few
years, she was asked to co-Chair the RSEC; and

WHEREAS, In addition, she served on the Religious School's
Re-Imagine task force where she implemented a modified version of a
D'var Torah to begin each RSEC meeting, and later did the same as Chair
of the Membership Committee, paralleling the tradition and change
concept; and

WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their four children, Aviva
(Abe), Sam (Daniela), Tamar and Ari, as well as two grandchildren, Eitan
and Lilah, who have all shown them love and support and rejoice in their
many achievements; and

WHEREAS, The success of Temple Israel of Great Neck is in direct
correlation to the efforts of Ofra and Rob Panzer, whose involvement is,
and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves;
and

WHEREAS, Widely known for their extraordinary dedication to Israel
and the local community, Ofra and Rob Panzer's philanthropic and

leadership endeavors continue to inspire all of those who are lucky
enough to know them; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which Ofra and Rob Panzer have
displayed throughout their lives; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ofra and Rob Panzer upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by Temple Israel of Great Neck on June 1, 2019; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ofra and Rob Panzer.