Bill Text: NY J00047 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Jan Rubenstein as recipient of the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues Forum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00047 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00047-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 47

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Jan  Rubenstein upon the occasion of her
        designation as  recipient  of  the  Senior  Lifetime
        Achievement  Award  by  the  Capital District Senior
        Issues Forum on October 10, 2018

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the  community
and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jan Rubenstein upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of  the
Senior  Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues
Forum to be celebrated at its 19th Annual  Senior  Lifetime  Achievement
Award  Ceremony  on  Wednesday,  October  10, 2018, at Congregation Beth
Emeth in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Capital District Senior Issues  Forum  is  a  voluntary
initiative  among faith communities, organizations and individuals which
provides support for seniors in the capital district  through  education
and dialogue; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  1998, this vital organization has focused on senior
housing issues by bringing  together  caregivers,  faith  organizations,
government  officials,  housing  facilities,  administrators and seniors
themselves; and

  WHEREAS, For the past 19 years, the Capital District  Senior  Issues
Forum  has  honored  hundreds  of senior citizens over the age of 85 for
their lifetime achievements; and

  WHEREAS, Jan Rubenstein is  being  recognized  as  an  extraordinary
senior  for  her tireless efforts in making a difference in the lives of
others and for giving selflessly in community service; and

  WHEREAS, Born on July 7, 1932, in Albany, Jan Rubenstein grew up  in
Buffalo, New York; she returned to the Capital District in 1957 when her
husband,  Allan,  accepted  a  new job at the Attorney General's office;
together, the couple raised two children, Ellen and Bruce; and

  WHEREAS, Jan Rubenstein was employed with Planned  Parenthood  where
she served the women of her community for many years; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  her  work  with  Planned Parenthood, Jan
Rubenstein  volunteered  with   many   local   agencies   and   programs
representing  a  variety of interests such as the arts, music and museum
programs; continuing in her commitment to helping women,  she  was  also
active  with  the Reach to Recovery and Road to Recovery program through
the American Cancer Society; and

  WHEREAS, As a  faithful  member  of  Congregation  Beth  Emeth,  Jan
Rubenstein  served the Jewish community in a variety of leadership roles
on the local  and  national  level,  from  board  member  to  Sisterhood
President;   for   almost   three   decades,  she  has  coordinated  the
Sisterhood's Annual Mah Jongg tournament; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  Jan Rubenstein continues to bring comfort to those
who are bereaved, with the delivery of  a  Shabbat  bag  containing  the
comforts of the holiday at a difficult time; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Jan Rubenstein has  displayed
throughout  her  life;  she is an involved, caring person, who is always
willing and able to lend a helping hand, a  listening  ear  and  a  kind
word; 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  Jan  Rubenstein upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District  Senior
Issues Forum on October 10, 2018; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jan Rubenstein.