Senate Resolution No. 725

BY: Senator KAPLAN

HONORING Joan Cohen upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Schechter "Tony"
Award by the Schechter School of Long Island on
March 28, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to those individuals whose commitment and creative talents have
contributed to the entertainment and cultural enrichment of the citizens
of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joan Cohen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Schechter "Tony" Award 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, Under the luminous leadership of Joan Cohen and many
volunteers, the drama program at the SSLI diligently works to cultivate
the collaborative and creative potential in its students by giving them
the opportunity to try new pursuits, hone their skills, take risks and
explore a variety of roles behind or in front of the curtain; and

WHEREAS, Since 2002, Joan Cohen has truly given her students the
opportunity to discover that the performing arts are truly the
expression of the soul; 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 Joan Cohen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Schechter "Tony" Award 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 Joan Cohen.