Senator Myrie Introduces Resolution to Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe, Calls for Unity Amidst Anti-semitic Attacks in Brooklyn

ALBANY, NY—Today, the New York State Senate passed Resolution J997, a resolution  introduced by New York State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie (D-20) honoring the Anniversary of the Birthday of the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.

The Resolution was presented to Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization.

Speaking in support of the resolution, Senator Myrie said:

“It is important for us to pause and to truly recognize the work that the Rebbe did, as we are facing many anti-semitic attacks throughout our nation. Just two weeks ago, we saw something incredibly tragic happen. We saw people attacked specifically because of their faith, and it is something that has not been unique to the other side of the country; right in Brooklyn, in my district, we have seen an uptick of attacks on people simply because of their faith. We are living in incredibly dangerous times. And it is important that we speak to our unity, we speak and stand for the things that the Rebbe stood for, the education and edification of everyone, no matter what their race, ethnicity, or faith is.”

[Video of Senator Myrie’s remarks can be viewed here]

[Photos from the reception following the Senate session can be viewed here]

Rabbi Butman offered the opening prayer during today’s Senate proceedings.

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