LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Mohammed Siddique Tai upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of the Distinguished Community
Service Award by The Islamic Center of the Capital District on May 31,
2014

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mohammed Siddique Tai has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Mohammed
Siddique Tai upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Distinguished Community Service Award by The Islamic Center of the Capi-
tal District, to be celebrated at its Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 31,
2014, in Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Islamic Center of the Capital District (ICCD) of New York
is a non-profit, non-political, religious and educational institute; the
purpose of the ICCD is to advance the teachings of Islam and to serve
the Muslim community in upstate New York; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the organization hopes to serve as a bridge
between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities in the tri-city area to
promote mutual learning and understanding; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes Dr. Mohammed Siddique Tai
for his commitment and steadfast efforts to raise and manage funds to
build the Muslim Community Center, as well as for his help in the estab-
lishment of policies and procedures for ICCD institutions, and for his
generous contributions to fund programs; and
WHEREAS, A true pillar within his community, Dr. Mohammed Siddique
Tai's distinguished service to The Islamic Center of the Capital
District merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legisla-
tive Body; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Mohammed Siddique Tai has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Mohammed Siddique Tai has
displayed throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individ-
uals who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have
shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have
earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Mohammed Siddique Tai upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award by The Islamic
Center of the Capital District on May 31, 2014; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Mohammed Siddique Tai.