Senate Resolution No. 2748

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of
Congregation Tifereth Israel and paying special
tribute to the Shapiro Family on June 12, 2022

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State is
greatly enriched by its religious institutions and 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 and institutions of such magnanimous conduct and
bearing which demonstrate 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
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Congregation Tifereth Israel of
Glen Cove, New York, at a Cocktail Party and Video Tribute on Sunday,
June 12, 2022; and

WHEREAS, During this momentous occasion, five generations of the
Shapiro Family, specifically Libby, Leonard, Caryl, Ben, Michelle, Eve,
and the late Joseph Shapiro, will be honored for their many years of
service to their Congregation and its members, inspiring others to lead
a life of kindness and compassion; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1897, Congregation Tifereth Israel (CTI) is Long
Island's oldest continuously operating synagogue; the
Shorenstein/Shapiro/Posner family has been actively involved with the
Congregation since 1908, when Louis and Sadie Shorenstein moved to Glen
Cove and opened a bakery and became members of CTI; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, the Shapiro family helped build the
Congregation, serving as officers, advisers and benefactors; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and enduring religious institutions of such noble aims and
accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated
and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Congregation Tifereth Israel, and
to pay special tribute to the Shapiro Family on June 12, 2022; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Congregation Tifereth Israel and the Shapiro Family.