Honor Haley Golderman Award

Senate Resolution No. 3878 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Haley Golderman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lenore Bellin 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 Haley Golderman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lenore Bellin Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, to be celebrated on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Temple Israel, Albany, New York; 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 her extraordinary dedication to Israel and the local community, Haley Golderman's leadership endeavors continue to inspire all of those who are lucky enough to know her; and WHEREAS, A lifelong member of the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center (JCC), Haley Golderman was just a baby when she was participating in Mommy and Me classes, as well as JCC Babysitting and Rompers; and WHEREAS, Haley Golderman went on to attend Ohav Shalom Nursery and Hebrew School; her involvement at the JCC continued with swim lessons and spending eight weeks each summer at Camp Taf, Camp Olam, and finally, Teen Camp; and WHEREAS, When she could no longer be a camper, Haley Golderman became a counselor at Teen Camp; and WHEREAS, In 3rd grade, Haley Golderman was a member of the inaugural group who became the JCC's first Girl's CYO Basketball Team; she continued to play basketball at the JCC through eighth grade, learning humility, dedication and friendship; and WHEREAS, With these skills, Haley Golderman became part of the Albany Schenectady JCC delegation, competing in basketball at the Maccabi Games in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Dallas, Texas; furthermore, she won a silver medal in Golf, and a gold medal in mixed play during the Games in Stamford, Connecticut; and WHEREAS, A two-time recipient of the Maccabi Midot medal for good sportsmanship, Haley Golderman helped welcome athletes and families to the Capital Region when Albany was selected to host the Maccabi Games; additionally, she worked long hours as a basketball scorekeeper, assisting with transportation and security; and WHEREAS, Haley Golderman is a senior at Guilderland High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society and Best Buddies; and WHEREAS, As a Freshman, Haley Golderman was selected to be part of the Albany County District Attorney Youth Advisory Board, the esteemed committee she continues to serve today; and WHEREAS, An active member of Congregation Beth Emeth Youth Group for four years, Haley Golderman currently serves as the Social Action President and as a member of the CBE Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, Since her Sophomore year, Haley Golderman has rowed year round for the Albany Rowing Center, with the exception of Wednesdays and Sundays, when she is a Madrichim for the fourth grade class at the CBE's Einhorn Center for Jewish Education; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her parents, Kathy and Billy, and her siblings, Alyssa and Danny, as well as her grandmother, Eunice, who have all showed her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, With her sense of civic duty and her commitment to others, Haley Golderman 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 Haley Golderman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lenore Bellin 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 Haley Golderman.