Senate Resolution No. 726

BY: Senator KAPLAN

commending Judith May for 17 years of dedicated
service to the students of the Schechter School of
Long Island on March 28, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and
character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this
great State; and

WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
the success of the Schechter School of Long Island is due in large part
to the efforts of Howard Levine; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Judith May
for 17 years of dedicated service to the students of the Schechter
School of Long Island to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner Gala on
Thursday, March 28, 2019; and

WHEREAS, The Schechter School of Long Island (SSLI) is a Jewish day
school whose dual curriculum of excellence educates and empowers its
students to be critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and globally engaged
citizens, striving to achieve their full potential and ensuring a
vibrant Jewish future; and

WHEREAS, Each and every student's unique potential and strengths are
nurtured and celebrated, guiding them towards achieving their personal
goals; students at the SSLI are taught six core values, Torah, Ahavat
Yisrael, Kehila, Mitzvot, Tefillah, and Gemilut Chasadim which will
guide them through every stage of life; and

WHEREAS, Educators like Judith May provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and

WHEREAS, Judith May has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the SSLI, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly
merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedication to others;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Judith May for 17 years of dedicated service to the students of
the Schechter School of Long Island on March 28, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Judith May.