Senate Resolution No. 2190

BY: Senator BRESLIN

CONGRATULATING Rabbi Beverly W. Magidson upon the
occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Reverend Carlyle Adams Interfaith Award by the
Capital Area Council of Churches on September 18,
2019

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in our great Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the
faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their
energies and purpose to the ministries of others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body congratulates Rabbi Beverly W.
Magidson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Reverend Carlyle Adams Interfaith Award by the Capital Area Council of
Churches on Wednesday, September 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award is bestowed upon a person who
exemplifies an inclusive spirit, works to build bridges among religious
groups, and is active in an ecumenical program or project; Rabbi Beverly
W. Magidson is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, Rabbi Beverly W. Magidson is Director of Chaplaincy
Services for the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, and
Religious Coordinator at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community; and

WHEREAS, She held the esteemed title of President of the Clifton
Park Interfaith Clergy Association from 1987-1988, in addition to
serving as Chaplain at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Albany Medical
Center Hospital and Capital District Psych Center; and

WHEREAS, These awarding positions have provided Rabbi Beverly W.
Magidson ample opportunity to learn and practice interfaith cooperation
in all of these places; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of faith has always given
enlightenment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and
has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and
corporal needs of all; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Rabbi Beverly W. Magidson upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Reverend Carlyle Adams Interfaith Award
by the Capital Area Council of Churches, noting the work she has done to
build lasting connections between individuals of different faiths and
her overall genuine care for the well-being of citizens in this great
Empire State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rabbi Beverly W. Magidson.