Honor Seltons for Community Service

Senate Resolution No. 4074 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Gail and Maurice Selton upon the occasion of their designation as Guests of Honor by the North Shore Hebrew Academy 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, Gail and Maurice Selton have given not only of their time and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently have been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gail and Maurice Selton upon the occasion of their designation as Guests of Honor by the North Shore Hebrew Academy 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, Gail and Maurice Selton 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, Gail and Maurice Selton 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 Gail and Maurice Selton, 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 Gail and Maurice Selton 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 Gail and Maurice Selton, that future generations may know and appreciate their admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and their 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 Gail and Maurice Selton upon the occasion of their designation as Guests of Honor by the North Shore Hebrew Academy; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gail and Maurice Selton.