Senate Resolution No. 4021

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMENDING Ted Richman upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the
UJA-Federation on March 9, 2018

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, Ted Richman 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 commend Ted
Richman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the UJA-Federation to be celebrated at a Reception on Friday, March 9,
2018, at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, East Hills, New York;
and

WHEREAS, UJA-Federation is recognizing select nonprofit partners for
their excellence in serving vulnerable members of their community; and

WHEREAS, Ted Richman, on behalf of Barry and Florence Friedberg
Jewish Community Center, is being saluted for addressing the opioid
crisis; and

WHEREAS, Ted Richman has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, In the early 20th Century, a small group of visionary
philanthropists recognized that turbulent times required a major change
in how Jewish New Yorkers could support the causes they cared most
about; and

WHEREAS, Felix Warburg, a Jewish investment banker and humanitarian,
spearheaded a group of community leaders to launch a federation, a
central organization that would reduce the duplication and competition
among many local Jewish charities, and maximize what they could do
together; and

WHEREAS, On January 10, 1917, the Federation for the Support of
Jewish Philanthropic Societies of New York City was formally chartered
by the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, UJA-Federation identifies and meets the needs of New
Yorkers and Jews everywhere through the power of collective action;
together, they care for people in need, respond to crises close to home
and far away, and shape the future of the Jewish community; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ted Richman has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Ted Richman has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
commend Ted Richman upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the UJA-Federation; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ted Richman.