Honor Ofra and Rob Panzer

Senate Resolution No. 1215 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING Ofra and Rob Panzer upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by Temple Israel of Great Neck on June 1, 2019 WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Ofra and Rob Panzer who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ofra and Rob Panzer upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by Temple Israel of Great Neck at its Journal Dinner Gala on Saturday, June

1993, seeking a spring of Jewish education for their children; committed to making lifelong learning a priority, the couple enrolled each of their four children in Waxman Youth House; and WHEREAS, Rob Pranzer began his involvement with Temple Israel of Great Neck helping with a vegetable garden, the produce of which was donated to the local community center; he soon went on to volunteer with the first golf outing, before being responsible for Midnight Run; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he went on to lead prayers and served on the Board of Trustees as well as President, the esteemed position he continues to hold today; and WHEREAS, Ofra Panzer began her involvement with Temple Israel of Great Neck as a member of the Religious School Education Committee (RSEC); after chairing its subcommittee Parents Association for a few years, she was asked to co-Chair the RSEC; and WHEREAS, In addition, she served on the Religious School's Re-Imagine task force where she implemented a modified version of a D'var Torah to begin each RSEC meeting, and later did the same as Chair of the Membership Committee, paralleling the tradition and change concept; and WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their four children, Aviva (Abe), Sam (Daniela), Tamar and Ari, as well as two grandchildren, Eitan and Lilah, who have all shown them love and support and rejoice in their many achievements; and WHEREAS, The success of Temple Israel of Great Neck is in direct correlation to the efforts of Ofra and Rob Panzer, 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 organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, Widely known for their extraordinary dedication to Israel and the local community, Ofra and Rob Panzer's philanthropic and leadership endeavors continue to inspire all of those who are lucky enough to know them; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Ofra and Rob Panzer have displayed throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Ofra and Rob Panzer upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by Temple Israel of Great Neck on June 1, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ofra and Rob Panzer.