LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Chabad of
Port Washington, New York, on June 8, 2016, and paying tribute to this
year's honorees

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 25th Anniversary of Chabad of Port Washington, New York, to be
celebrated at its Silver Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday, June 8, 2016,
at Chabad of Port Washington, Port Washington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Religious organizations which serve the interests of the
people of this Empire State merit the commendation of this Legislative
Body; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1991, Chabad of Port Washington is nurtured and
supported by concerned members of communities on Long Island's North
Shore, and dedicated to the re-establishment and strengthening of its
Judaic faith, identity, commitment and pride; and
WHEREAS, Chabad of Port Washington is a unique and vibrant center,
providing a home away from home for any man, woman or youngster who
walks through its doors; its Rabbis, staff and volunteer workers are
pioneers who have been treading a path and showing the way to bring the
light of the Torah and Jewish tradition to all Jews; and
WHEREAS, Growing rapidly, Chabad of Port Washington now includes a
shul, preschool, day school, Jewish Library and social hall; this year
the second phase of construction will include five classrooms, a
gym/lunchroom, science and computer labs, general studies library, music
center, resource room, and an ultramodern mikvah; and
WHEREAS, This year Chabad of Port Washington will be paying tribute to
Howard Fensterman and Jordan Fensterman, Guests of Honor; Fern Cohen,
recipient of the Woman of Valor Award; and, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chair-
man, Chabad World Headquarters, for their support, commitment and dedi-
cation to the Chabad of Port Washington; and
WHEREAS, Howard Fensterman is the managing partner at Abrams, Fenster-
man, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf, LLP; he is involved in
all facets of the law firm's practice, including representing corpo-
rations, partnerships, LLCs and LLPs, as well as other business entities
and individuals in connection with litigation, settlement negotiations,
purchase and sale of business entities, asset-based lending, shareholder
and partnership agreements, and real estate matters; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Howard Fensterman was appointed by then Governor
David Paterson to serve on the New York State Public Health and Health
Planning Council, a position he held until 2014; he formerly served on
the Public Health and Planning Council's Establishment and Project
Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, Howard Fensterman is a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Long Island Chapter; he
received his J.D. from Georgetown Law Center, and was admitted to prac-
tice in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and the District of Columbia;
and
WHEREAS, Jordan Fensterman is a partner in the Litigation, Health Law,
Corporate, and Entertainment Law departments at Abrams, Fensterman,
Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf, LLP; his clientele include
various health care providers, large companies, and substantial web-
based organizations; he also represents physicians, dentists, physician

assistants, nurses, and many other individual health care professionals
as well as nursing homes and assisted living facilities; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Jordan Fensterman represents individual physi-
cians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants in licensure
matters relating to Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) inves-
tigations and actions; he frequently travels to all of the Department of
Health Metropolitan Area Regional Offices to represent clients in
matters related to OPMC investigations and actions; and
WHEREAS, Jordan Fensterman received his J.D. from Hofstra University
School of Law, where he served as the President of the Hofstra Health
Law Society for a period of approximately two years; he lives in Port
Washington with his wife, Samantha, and their two children, Mason and
Violet; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Fern Cohen and her husband Hersh, moved to Port
Washington, and have lived in Sands Point since 1986; raised in Long
Beach, she graduated from Brandeis University, later receiving a Master
of Arts degree in Education from Tufts University, and a Master of
Science degree in Library Science from the Palmer Library School at C.W.
Post; and
WHEREAS, Past President of the Port Washington Library Foundation and
the Sands Point Garden Club, Fern Cohen is a volunteer Master Gardener
with Cornell Cooperation Extension, and an active member of the Grolier
Club, where she serves on the Council and is Chairperson of the Members'
Exhibition Committee; she is a collector of rare botanical books; and
WHEREAS, Fern Cohen and her husband have been members of Temple Beth
Israel for over 40 years, and members and supporters of Chabad since the
move to Shore Road; she has also been a student in most of the JLI
courses at Chabad; and
WHEREAS, Fern Cohen is a retired teacher and school librarian; she and
Hersh have two children, Joe and Susan, and six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky began his
studies in 1946, at the Lubavitch Yeshiva in New York, from which he
received his rabbinical ordination, shortly before his marriage; and
WHEREAS, In 1957, Rabbi Krinsky was appointed to the Secretariat of
the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Rebbe later appointed him as Secretary of
his three umbrella Lubavitch organizations: Machne Israel, Merkos
L'inyonei Chinuch and Agudas Chassidei Chabad, positions he continues to
hold today; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Krinsky is Chairman of the Board of both Merkos
L'inyonei Chinuch and Machne Israel, the educational and social-services
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arms of the Lubavitch movement and serves as spokesman for the Lubavitch
movement; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, the Rebbe appointed him as the sole executor of his
will, and in 2007, NEWSWEEK Magazine named Rabbi Krinsky to the top of a
list of "America's Top 50 Rabbis"; and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State is
greatly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who
devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith and 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, Chabad of Port Washington has maintained its integral mission
to enrich the Jewish life and the total Jewish community by developing
and implementing programs for the recreational, educational, cultural,
and social needs of the community, and by doing so, stimulates and
amplifies in individuals their sense of responsibility to the local
community and society as a whole, being guided by the principles of

Judaism and democracy, and creating an atmosphere especially congenial
to Jewish thought, beliefs and values; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Chabad of Port Washington; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chabad of Port Washington, New York, and the aforementioned
honorees.