H.R. No. 2612
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Rabbi Joseph Ruben
Radinsky of the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston has
faithfully served the spiritual needs of his community, and his
genuine regard for the welfare of others has enriched the lives of
countless people; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Radinsky studied at Yeshiva University and
earned a master's degree in English from the University of
Washington and a master's in comparative literature from Harvard
University; he was ordained by the Hebrew Theological College; and
WHEREAS, In 1976, Rabbi Radinsky joined the United Orthodox
Synagogues of Houston; during his distinguished service as rabbi,
he chaired the Houston Kashruth Association, the Houston Chevra
Kadisha, and the Rabbinic Cabinet of the Houston Israel Bonds, and
he was a member of the executive board of the Rabbinical Council of
America and of the UJA Rabbinic Cabinet; he has also served as
president of the Kallah of Texas Rabbis and of the Houston Rabbinic
Association; in 2003, he accepted emeritus status; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic leader has published nine volumes of
his theological work Torah Concepts; a devoted family man, he is
supported in all his endeavors by his wife, Juliette Radinsky, and
their 3 children and 11 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Radinsky has demonstrated a wholehearted
commitment to the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston and to the
wider community, and his faith, scholarship, and many good works
have been a source of profound inspiration to all who know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Rabbi Joseph Radinsky for his service to
the community and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Rabbi Radinsky as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2612 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House