Senate Resolution No. 4358

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Kenneth Gibbs upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Council
of Jewish Organizations Flatbush on March 18, 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, Kenneth Gibbs 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 Kenneth
Gibbs upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) Flatbush, celebrated at its
39th Annual Community Legislative Breakfast on Sunday, March 18, 2018,
at Kol Yaakov Hall, Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Gibbs 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, This esteemed man currently serves as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Maimonides Medical Center; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Kenneth Gibbs 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 Kenneth Gibbs has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Kenneth Gibbs, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kenneth Gibbs upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by COJO Flatbush on March 18, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kenneth Gibbs.