Senate Resolution No. 45 BY: Senator MARTINS COMMENDING Long Island Hebrew Academy upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary on December 3, 2024, and paying tribute to this year's honorees WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Long Island Hebrew Academy upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a Milestone Legacy Dinner on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Temple Israel of Great Neck in Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, This year's distinguished honorees include: Founders, the Kalimian Family, the Shahery Family, and the Youssian Family; Parents of the Year, Mr. and Mrs. Issac Shaban; and Educator of the Decade, Morah Rivkah Lipsky; and WHEREAS, Long Island Hebrew Academy, a Jewish private school also known as LIHA, is a distinguished Yeshiva day school educating students from toddler through eighth grade; and WHEREAS, Nestled in the vibrant community of Great Neck, LIHA was established in 1998 with a steadfast mission: to provide every child with a rich, Sephardic Jewish education; and WHEREAS, Through its long and sustained commitment to excellence in educational endeavor, Long Island Hebrew Academy has so clearly advanced that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the unalterable manifestation of our American experience; and WHEREAS, The schools of a community mirror the character and values of the society in which they function; the residents, administration, faculty, students, and alumni of Long Island Hebrew Academy may justifiably take great pride in its past achievements, present recognition, and legacy of excellence afforded to future generations of the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Long Island Hebrew Academy upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary on December 3, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Long Island Hebrew Academy.