Senate Resolution No. 1324

BY: Senator HAMILTON

COMMEMORATING the Anniversary Celebration of the
Birthday of the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi
Menachem M. Schneerson

WHEREAS, The true architects of society and community are those
individuals whose faith and unremitting commitment serve to sustain the
spiritual and cultural values of life; the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi
Menachem M. Schneerson was surely such an individual; and

WHEREAS, World Jewry is now celebrating the 115th birthday of the
renowned and revered leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M.
Schneerson; and

WHEREAS, Serving over 44 years of dedicated leadership, Rabbi
Schneerson established over 1,500 Lubavitch Centers, helping people of
all walks of life throughout the world - from Australia to Africa, from
Holland to Argentina, and from Moscow to Jerusalem; and

WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson's educational activities throughout the
globe have enriched and strengthened the religious, educational,
cultural, moral and ethical fibers of all citizens of the world; and

WHEREAS, He was a remarkable and holy man who inspired millions of
Jews and non-Jews to greater dedication, loyalty and commitment in all
matters "between man and G-d" and "between man and man"; and

WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson proclaimed the Redemption was on its way
and he called upon all citizens of the world to prepare with a personal
commitment to increase all activities of goodness and kindness; and

WHEREAS, A Memorial Reception will be held in the New York State
Capitol on Monday, April 3, 2017, in tribute and remembrance of Rabbi
Schneerson, the leading rabbi of his generation; and

WHEREAS, This year, Friday, April 7, 2017, corresponding to 11
Nissan, 5777, the Rebbe's 115th birthday, to Sunday July 30, 2017,
corresponding to 7 Av, 5777, will be celebrated as "115 Days of
Education," in tribute to the educational endeavors of this visionary
leader and learned gentleman on behalf of all mankind; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his purposeful journey of life, Rabbi Schneerson
compiled, with dignity and grace, decades filled with philanthropic
causes, humanitarian effort and astute Judaic leadership, justly earning
the devotion of his followers and the admiration and respect of his
fellow man; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the traditional observance of the Anniversary of the
Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, upon
the occasion of a Reception to be held in the New York State Capitol on
Monday, April 3, 2017, and to recognize April 7, 2017 to July 30, 2017,
as "115 Days of Education" in tribute to the educational endeavors of
the beloved Rebbe; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth
Organization.