Honor Spitalnicks as Grandparents

Senate Resolution No. 4073 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Karen and Robert Spitalnick upon the occasion of their designation as Grandparents of the Year by the North Shore Hebrew Academy WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Empire State is greatly enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote themselves to endeavors of family, faith and community, and to the education of the youth of the community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demonstrate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing, inspire others to do the same; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Karen and Robert Spitalnick upon the occasion of their designation as Grandparents of the Year by the North Shore Hebrew Academy, to be recognized at its Annual Dinner Celebration on Sunday, March 11, 2018; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion brings together more than 1,000 North Shore Hebrew Academy community members for a celebratory night of fun with proceeds helping to provide its students with the best Judaic and general education possible; and WHEREAS, Karen and Robert Spitalnick have been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a period of constructive involvement, Karen and Robert Spitalnick have stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, The success of the North Shore Hebrew Academy is in direct correlation to the efforts of individuals such as Karen and Robert Spitalnick, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the school and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Karen and Robert Spitalnick have displayed throughout their lives; 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 Karen and Robert Spitalnick, that future generations may know and appreciate their admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Karen and Robert Spitalnick upon the occasion of their designation as Grandparents of the Year by the North Shore Hebrew Academy; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Karen and Robert Spitalnick.