Senate Resolution No. 722

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING Amy and Dan Kamensky upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by the
Schechter School of Long Island on March 28, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals within the State of New York who give of
their time and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to
benefit the community at large; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Amy and Dan Kamensky upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Schechter School of Long Island to be
celebrated at its Annual Dinner Gala on Thursday, March 28, 2019; and

WHEREAS, The Schechter School of Long Island (SSLI) is a Jewish day
school whose dual curriculum of excellence educates and empowers its
students to be critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and globally engaged
citizens, striving to achieve their full potential and ensuring a
vibrant Jewish future; and

WHEREAS, Each and every student's unique potential and strengths are
nurtured and celebrated, guiding them towards achieving their personal
goals; students at the SSLI are taught six core values, Torah, Ahavat
Yisrael, Kehila, Mitzvot, Tefillah and Gemilut Chasadim which will guide
them through every stage of life; and

WHEREAS, As the devoted parents of 7th grader Mia, Amy and Dan
Kamensky proudly serve as volunteers and philanthropic leaders at SSLI;
in addition to their valuable work at the school, they are actively
involved with various Jewish, secular and healthcare charities; Dan is
also a longtime member of the Schechter Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, When they are not helping someone in their community, Amy
Kamensky is a published author of distinction, and Dan Kamensky is a
Managing Partner of Marble Ridge Capital LP, an investment fund; 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
commend Amy and Dan Kamensky upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Schechter School of Long Island on March 28,
2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Amy and Dan Kamensky.