Honor Miriam Shor for Service

Senate Resolution No. 1197 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Miriam Shor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Susan Shpeen Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center 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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors, and community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, family, and community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Miriam Shor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Susan Shpeen Memorial Award by the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center to be celebrated on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Congregation Beth Emeth, 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, Raised in Albany, New York, Miriam Shor attended School 19, Hackett Middle School and Albany High School; she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Science degree in Reading from the College of Saint Rose; and WHEREAS, Miriam Shor began her illustrious career at the Albany Jewish Community Center (JCC) in September of 1994, as a counselor in the afterschool program; and WHEREAS, Over the last 24 years, this extraordinary woman has served the Albany JCC in various capacities, including afterschool and summer camp counselor, Assistant Director of the afterschool program, Unit Head of both Camp Shalom and Camp Olam, Kindergarten teacher, Site Director of Camp Taf, and Youth/Specialty Programming Assistant; and WHEREAS, In addition to her tireless dedication to the Albany JCC, Miriam Shor has been working at the Albany School of Humanities for the past 16 years, first as a building substitute and currently as a Teacher's Assistant for children with intellectual and physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, Widely known for her extraordinary dedication to Israel and the local community, Miriam Shor's philanthropic and leadership endeavors continue to inspire all of those who are lucky enough to know her; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Miriam Shor 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 Miriam Shor, 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 Miriam Shor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Susan Shpeen 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 Miriam Shor.