Honor Horowitzes for Community Service

Senate Resolution No. 1064 BY: Senator MARCELLINO HONORING Marlene and Stu Horowitz upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Pillars of the Community Award by Young Israel of Plainview on March 26, 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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals and organizations of remarkable integrity and character who distinguish themselves in service to their faith and community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marlene and Stu Horowitz upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Pillars of the Community Award by Young Israel of Plainview to be celebrated at its 45th Annual Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the Jericho Jewish Center in Jericho, New York; and WHEREAS, Young Israel of Plainview is comprised of more than 200 families who enjoy various youth programs, and Shiurim and educational programs led by Rabbi Elie Weissman and Yoetzet Halacha Avital Weissman; and WHEREAS, Each year, this prestigious awards ceremony recognizes individuals for their contributions to the Center and the Jewish community-at-large by acting as moral pillars and dispensers of wisdom and advice, providing continued service and leadership, and acting generously in the spirit of Tzedakah; and WHEREAS, Widely known for their extraordinary dedication to Israel and the local community, Marlene and Stu Horowitz's philanthropic and leadership endeavors inspire all of those who are lucky enough to know them; and WHEREAS, In 1984, Marlene and Stu Horowitz and their family moved to Plainview, New York; once the children were in school, Marlene went back to work as a reference librarian at the POB Public Library; four years later, she became the Medical Librarian at Plainview and Syosset Hospitals, a position from which she retired; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her shul, Marlene Horowitz served as a Trustee of the Young Israel of Plainview; as a member of the Education Committee, she coordinated and taught the Hebrew Reading Crash Course for National Jewish Outreach; and WHEREAS, In addition, Marlene Horowitz was a National Council of Young Israel delegate, and held the titles of both Financial and Corresponding Secretary and co-President of Young Israel of Plainview Sisterhood; and WHEREAS, Marlene Horowitz has also been active in the Mikveh Association of Long Island and Hebrew Academy of Nassau County PTA; she served as co-President and member of the Board of Directors of the Mikveh Association of Long Island, and was a HANC PTA Corresponding Secretary; and WHEREAS, Stu Horowitz is a retired teacher, and was a coordinator and coach for the Young Israel of Plainview Little League; he was also a vital member of the Kiddush and Catering Committee and the Youth Committee; and WHEREAS, Currently, Stu Horowitz is Gabbai of the weekday Mincha/Maariv minyan, and he proofreads the shul newsletter, The Shaliach; he also serves as the Corresponding Secretary of the Mikveh Association of Long Island; and WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their three children, Shabtai (Stacy), Sara (Daniel), and Eli; and their six grandchildren, Yael, Avital, Devorah, Atara, Ayala, and Reuven, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoice in their achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Stu and Marlene Horowitz have displayed throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals 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 honor Marlene and Stu Horowitz upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Pillars of the Community Award by Young Israel of Plainview; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marlene and Stu Horowitz.