Senate Resolution No. 474

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING North Shore Hebrew Academy upon the
occasion of celebrating its 70th Anniversary on
March 30, 2025, and paying tribute to this year's
honorees

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend North Shore Hebrew Academy upon the occasion of celebrating its
70th Anniversary at its Annual Dinner on March 30, 2025, at Old Westbury
Hebrew Congregation in Old Westbury, New York; and

WHEREAS, North Shore Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox yeshiva
located in Great Neck, New York; the academy has four divisions: Pre-K,
Elementary (Grades K-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School
(Grades 9-12); and

WHEREAS, With a comprehensive, academically rigorous Jewish and
General Studies education, the nearly 1,000 total students of North
Shore Hebrew Academy gain the knowledge and skills they need to excel in
their student years, their careers, and beyond; and

WHEREAS, North Shore Hebrew Academy's expansive co-curricular
offerings, special programs, electives, and athletics appeal to every
interest, guiding students to become well-rounded young adults who speak
and act with kindness and generosity, pursue their academic and personal
passions, and step up to take their place as leaders in their Jewish
community and the world; and

WHEREAS, Through its long and sustained commitment to excellence in
educational endeavor, North Shore Hebrew Academy has so clearly advanced
that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the
unalterable manifestation of our American experience; and

WHEREAS, This year's distinguished honorees include Michelle and
Norman Rutta, the notable Guests of Honor; Sadie and Michael Hakimian,
recipients of the Young Leadership Award; Gail and Dr. Burton Cohen,
recipients of the Dor L'Dor Award; and Dennis Nagel, recipient of the
Distinguished Faculty Award; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which these esteemed honorees have
displayed throughout their lives; and

WHEREAS, The schools of a community mirror the character and values
of the society in which they function; the residents, administration,
faculty, students, and alumni of North Shore Hebrew Academy may
justifiably take great pride in its past achievements, present

recognition, and legacy of excellence afforded to future generations of
the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend North Shore Hebrew Academy upon the occasion of celebrating its
70th Anniversary on March 30, 2025; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the aforementioned honorees and North Shore Hebrew
Academy.