J3579-2011 Actions

• Mar 13, 2012: ADOPTED
• Mar 13, 2012: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
• Mar 9, 2012: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J3579-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  commemorating  the  60th  Anniversary of Temple
 Beth-El of Bellmore, New York
 WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and  the  many  spiritual,  social  and
 educational  benefits  they confer, play a vital role in the development
 of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
 WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State  and  this  Nation  to  pay
 tribute  to  those  institutions and individuals who have contributed to
 the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes  pleasure  in  commemorating  the
 60th Anniversary of Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, New York; and
 WHEREAS,  Temple  Beth-El of Bellmore was established in 1951 to serve
 the Jewish community of North Bellmore and Bellmore;  currently  it  has
 members  living  in  the North Merrick, Merrick, Wantagh and East Meadow
 areas of Long Island, as well as many associate members living in  other
 states; and
 WHEREAS,  A  modern  and traditional conservative congregation, Temple
 Beth-El of Bellmore offers morning and evening Minyans as well as Friday
 Night, Shabbat Morning and Afternoon Services, and  Talmud-Torah  Study;
 and
 WHEREAS,  In  addition, Temple Beth-El of Bellmore offers Shabbes Shul
 Family Service and Lunch; Oneg Shabbat and Holiday Communal Meals; Chil
 dren's Religious Education; Bar/Bat Mitzvah Instruction and Preparation;
 Youth Group Activities Kadima and  United  Synagogue  Youth  (USY);  and
 Adult Education; and
 WHEREAS,  Temple  Beth-El's  Sisterhood and Men's Club are vibrant and
 sponsor a variety of activities that enhance membership; and
 WHEREAS, Temple Beth-El's United Synagogue Youth Programs for children
 and teenagers enable youth to meet each other  and  other  young  people
 from different congregations; and
 WHEREAS,  Temple  Beth-El's  faithful members and dedicated volunteers
 serve on various  action  committees  such  as  Adult  Education,  House
 Affairs,  College,  Social Action, Talk Temple Newsletter, Shabbes Shul,
 and more; and
 WHEREAS, Through regular events Temple Beth-El's members  are  brought
 together  to  celebrate  and participate in Jewish related activities as
 well as social programs including dances, concerts and bagel breakfasts;
 and
 WHEREAS, Temple Beth-El of Bellmore stands on the threshold of  tomor
 row, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retain
 ing that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
 WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
 enduring religious institutions and to bring such  institutions  to  the
 attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations to
 commemorate the the 60th Anniversary of Temple Beth-El of Bellmore,  New
 York,  fully  confident  that  this commemoration reflects the belief in
 those values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life;  and  be  it
 further
 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran
 smitted to Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, New York.

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