Senate Resolution No. 4817

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Josh Hirsch upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Anne Kraus Award by
AHRC New York City on May 5, 2018

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, Josh Hirsch 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 Josh Hirsch
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Anne Kraus
Award by AHRC New York City, to be celebrated at its 69th Annual Dinner
on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel New York; and

WHEREAS, Josh Hirsch has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; he is a former AHRC New York City Board Member;
and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Josh Hirsch 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 Josh Hirsch 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
Josh Hirsch, 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 Josh Hirsch upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Anne Kraus Award by AHRC New York City on May 5, 2018; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Josh Hirsch.