LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Elaine and William Nelson upon the occa-
sion of their designation as the recipients of the People of the Year
Award by the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns

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, Elaine and William Nelson have given not only of their time
and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership
and consequently have been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Elaine and
William Nelson upon the occasion of their designation as the recipients
of the People of the Year Award by the Jewish Community Center of the
Greater Five Towns, to be celebrated at its 13th Annual Dinner on
Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at The Sephardic Temple, Cedarhurst, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the Greater Five Towns
was established in 1980, serving 16,000 individuals each year at 18
different sites throughout the Five Towns area; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization offers programs for senior citizens,
infants, and people of all ages and abilities, as well as those with
special needs; and
WHEREAS, Elaine and William Nelson 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, This remarkable couple has been involved with the JCC of the
Greater Five Towns for more than 15 years; committed to the special
needs community, they enjoy working with adults with special needs and
the Long Island Friends Experience (LIFE) Program; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout has been their son, Greg, who feels
privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoices in their achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Elaine and William Nelson have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Elaine and William Nelson have displayed
throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 Elaine and William Nelson upon the occasion of their designation
as the recipients of the People of the Year Award by the Jewish Communi-
ty Center of the Greater Five Towns; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elaine and William Nelson.