Honor Pedram Tabibi Award

Senate Resolution No. 3938 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Pedram Tabibi, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Parviz Ohebshalom Leadership Award by SHAI 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, Pedram Tabibi has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Pedram Tabibi, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Parviz Ohebshalom Leadership Award by SHAI, to be celebrated at its Biennial Gala on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Temple Israel of Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc. (SHAI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the local Persian Jewish community; and WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Pedram Tabibi has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Pedram Tabibi, Attorney at Meltzer Lippe, Goldstein, & Breitstone, LLP and St. John's University School of Law Adjunct Professor and Social Media Law Speaker, is being recognized with this auspicious award in recognition of his exceptional achievements within the Persian Jewish community; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Pedram Tabibi 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 Pedram Tabibi has displayed throughout his life; 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 Pedram Tabibi, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Pedram Tabibi, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Parviz Ohebshalom Leadership Award by SHAI; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Pedram Tabibi, Esq.