2013-J390

Commending Janine and Cal Nathan, recipients of the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway's Yachad Award at its 35th Annual Dinner on March 10, 2013

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2013-J390


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Janine and Cal Nathan upon the occa-
sion of their designation by the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and
Rockaway as the Yachad Awardees at its 35th Annual Dinner on March 10,
2013

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State are
greatly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who
devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith and community, and to
the education of the youth of the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others and, in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Janine and Cal Nathan upon the occasion of their designation by the
Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) as the Yachad
Awardees at its 35th Annual Dinner, to be held in HAFTR's Sports Complex
on Sunday, March 10, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The greatest asset of any society is its children and the
hope and promise they represent for the future; the Hebrew Academy of
the Five Towns and Rockaway, of Lawrence, New York, has a proud and rich
history of providing its students with an educational and religious
foundation which is both strong and enduring; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Annual Dinner, the Hebrew Academy of the
Five Towns and Rockaway honors members of the school community in recog-
nition and appreciation of their support of the yeshiva and its mission,
as well as of their dedication to Jewish life; this year at its 35th
Annual Dinner it will proudly honor Janine and Cal Nathan as its Yachad
Awardees; and
WHEREAS, Janine Nathan grew up in Lawrence and attended HAFTR from
Kindergarten through grade 12; she went on to attend Barnard College and
then earned her medical degree at NYCOM; after finishing a residency in
Pediatrics, she returned to the Five Towns to practice and care for many
of the community's children; she is currently an associate at Bellmore-
Merrick Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Janine is an active member of HAFTR's Board of Education and
takes a daily interest in the educational needs of all HAFTR children;
she is also a member of the Community Chest where she serves on the
Neighbors in Need Committee, which allocates funds to local families
which are challenged in meeting their daily needs; Janine is proud, in
addition, of her involvement in Sharsheret as well as with the Shaare
Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem; and
WHEREAS, Cal Nathan attended New York University where he received
both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from its Stem School of
Business; he is currently a partner at NYFF Events, a leading national
events company which most recently opened offices in Israel; and
WHEREAS, Cal Nathan has served on the HAFTR Dinner Committee for the
past three years and is active in the school's Political Action Commit-
tee; currently, he is also a Five Towns Community Chest Board Member
where he chairs the annual 5K as well as the Neighbors in Need Benefit;
he is, in addition, very active in the Hewlett Woodmere Little League;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Janine and Cal Nathan for their dedication and commitment to
their heritage and to their community and its children; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Janine and Cal Nathan upon the occasion of their designation by
the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway as the Yachad Awardees
at its 35th Annual Dinner on March 10, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janine and Cal Nathan.

actions

  • 01 / Feb / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 05 / Feb / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 05 / Feb / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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