LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ellen and Joseph Margolin upon the occa-
sion of their designation as the recipients of the Spirit 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, Ellen and Joseph Margolin 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 Ellen and
Joseph Margolin upon the occasion of their designation as the recipients
of the Spirit 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, Ellen and Joseph Margolin 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 10 years; Ellen and Joseph Margolin
enjoy singing in the Golden Notes Choir, and contributing food to the
Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Margolin serves as an online facilitator for "Self
Help", a virtual Senior Center, and gives numerous talks about current
events; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ellen and Joseph Margolin 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 Ellen and Joseph Margolin 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 Ellen and Joseph Margolin upon the occasion of their designation
as the recipients of the Spirit Award by the Jewish Community Center of
the Greater Five Towns; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ellen and Joseph Margolin.