Senate Resolution No. 3939

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

HONORING Franko Rahimi upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Dr. Fariborz
Nobandegani Award of Merit by SHAI

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, Franko Rahimi has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Franko
Rahimi upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Dr.
Fariborz Nobandegani Award of Merit by SHAI, to be celebrated at its
Biennial Gala on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Temple Israel of Great
Neck, New York; and

WHEREAS, Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc. (SHAI) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the local Persian Jewish
community; and

WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors, Franko Rahimi has always given of
himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Franko Rahimi, Chief Technology Officer at Bloomberg, LP
and Founder of the For Ian Cancer Research Foundation, is being
recognized with this auspicious award in recognition of his exceptional
achievements within the Persian Jewish community; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Franko Rahimi has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Franko Rahimi has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Franko Rahimi, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Franko Rahimi upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Dr. Fariborz Nobandegani Award of Merit by SHAI; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Franko Rahimi.