Honor Marvin Rappaport’s Achievements

Senate Resolution No. 3627 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Marvin Rappaport upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Marvin Rappaport upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium in Monticello High School; and WHEREAS, A member of the Monticello High School Class of 1965, Marvin Rappaport has spent his life committed to our nation's autonomous values by bringing justice and fair treatment to all citizens; and WHEREAS, A Sullivan County native, Marvin Rappaport and many of his family members worked at the Delano Hotel in the Catskills; after graduating from college, he served as a lawyer before holding the title of Chief of Staff for Congressman Matthew McHugh; and WHEREAS, Marvin Rappaport then worked for the Anti-Defamation League, a position he has held for over three decades; in this capacity, he diligently works to make our country a place where all people can live as equals who are worthy of shared opportunity and a place in the American dream; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Marvin Rappaport has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Marvin Rappaport has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Marvin Rappaport upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marvin Rappaport.