Honor Alex Goldberg Award

Senate Resolution No. 1317 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Alex Goldberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Herbert A. Applebaum Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alex Goldberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Herbert A. Applebaum Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, to be celebrated on Sunday, April 30, 2017; 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, Alex Goldberg's involvement in the Capital Region Jewish Community began when his family moved to the area in 2002; he attended nursery school at Temple Israel, and was enrolled in both camp and swim lessons at the Albany Jewish Community Center (JCC); and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the Jewish Community Center, Alex Goldberg has been a member of the Albany-Schenectady Delegation for the past three JCC Maccabi Games; he will also serve as a Junior Coach this summer when the Capital Region hosts the Games; and WHEREAS, A member of both Congregation Beth Emeth and Temple Israel, Alex Goldberg has served on the Board of Congregation Beth Emeth Youth Group for the past three years, most recently serving as President; and WHEREAS, Alex Goldberg also volunteers his time and energies to several local organizations including the Bethlehem Youth Court; and WHEREAS, A student at Bethlehem Central High School, Alex Goldberg maintains a rigorous curriculum, and has been on the Honor Roll each quarter; he is a member of the Varsity Ice Hockey Team, as well as a member of the Jazz Band and Marching Band; and WHEREAS, Alex Goldberg has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades some of which include, the Coach's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Varsity Hockey Team and the Rabbi's Award for Excellence in Confirmation Class; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his parents, Craig and Joanna Goldberg, and his two younger brothers, Ben and Tyler, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to wish Alex Goldberg continued success throughout his school years and beyond; and WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others, Alex Goldberg represents the best development of the potential which is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Alex Goldberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Herbert A. Applebaum Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alex Goldberg.