Honor Minowitzes for Service

2017 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, Robert and Victoria Minowitz have given not only of their time and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently have been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Robert and Victoria Minowitz upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by North Country Reform Temple, to be celebrated at its Biennial Auction on Saturday, May 6, 2017; and WHEREAS, Robert and Victoria Minowitz have been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Robert and Victoria Minowitz have been staunch supporters of North Country Reform Temple (NCRT) since 2008; and WHEREAS, An avid New York Yankee fan, Robert Minowitz volunteers at North Country Reform Temple with various activities, and particularly enjoys attending the Temple's unique, music-filled High Holy Days; and WHEREAS, Victoria Minowitz works tirelessly at North Country Reform Temple to expand its education activities, chief among them, the Purim Carnival and teacher gift giving; and WHEREAS, In addition, she has helped the American Airpower Museum celebrate the efforts of our World War II veterans by creating new customized programs to increase attendance, as well as transform its online presence; and WHEREAS, Victoria Minowitz is an active consultant and board member with the AHA Autism Association, which provides crucial services to the autism community; she also supports the autism-related film industry work program, Spectrum Productions; and WHEREAS, Most recently, Victoria Minowitz has taken on the role of marketing consultant for the Viscardi Center's Oral Health Alliance, and is now a member of the Tilles Center of the Performing Arts Council of Overseers; and WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their two children, Raquel and Josh, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoice in their achievements; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a period of constructive involvement, Robert and Victoria Minowitz have stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Robert and Victoria Minowitz have displayed throughout their lives; 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 Robert and Victoria Minowitz, that future generations may know and appreciate their admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Robert and Victoria Minowitz upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by North Country Reform Temple on