Honor Lisa Daftari Award

Senate Resolution No. 3940 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Lisa Daftari upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Elyahoo Amirian 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, Lisa Daftari has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lisa Daftari upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Elyahoo Amirian 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 her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Lisa Daftari has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Lisa Daftari, Investigative Journalist of International Affairs and Fox New Correspondent, Lisa Daftari is being recognized with this auspicious award in recognition of her exceptional achievements within the Persian Jewish community; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Lisa Daftari 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 Lisa Daftari has displayed throughout her 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 Lisa Daftari, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Lisa Daftari upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Elyahoo Amirian Leadership Award by SHAI; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lisa Daftari.