Assembly Resolution No. 258
BY: M. of A. Weprin
COMMEMORATING the Anniversary Celebration of the
Birthday of the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi
Menachem M. Schneerson
WHEREAS, The true architects of society and community are those
individuals whose faith and unremitting commitment serve to sustain the
spiritual and cultural values of life; the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi
Menachem M. Schneerson was surely such an individual; and
WHEREAS, World Jewry is now celebrating the 117th birthday of the
renowned and revered leader of World Jewry, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi
Menachem M. Schneerson; and
WHEREAS, Serving over 44 years of dedicated leadership, Rabbi
Schneerson established over 1,500 Lubavitch Centers, helping people of
all walks of life throughout the world -- from Australia to Africa, from
Holland to Argentina, from Moscow to Mumbai; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson's educational activities throughout the
globe have enriched and strengthened the religious, educational,
cultural and ethical fibbers of all citizens of the world; and
WHEREAS, He was a remarkable and holy man who inspired millions of
Jews and non-Jews to greater dedication, loyalty and commitment in all
matters "between man and G-d" and "between man and man"; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson proclaimed the Redemption was on its way
and he called upon all citizens of the world to prepare with a personal
commitment to increase all activities of goodness and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Today, in the United States of America, the Chabad
Lubavitch movement has institutions in every State of the Union; and
WHEREAS, Globally, the Chabad Lubavitch movement operates over 5,000
centers in over 1,000 cities in 102 countries all over the world; and
WHEREAS, During the last 78 years, since 1940, the Chabad Lubavitch
movement has their World Headquarters in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, A Memorial Reception will be held in the New York State
Capitol on Monday, April 8, 2019, in tribute and remembrance of Rabbi
Schneerson, the leading rabbi of his generation; and
WHEREAS, This year, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, corresponding to 11
Nisan, 5779, the Rebbe's 117th birthday, to Saturday, August 10, 2019,
corresponding to 9 Av, 5779 celebrated as "117 Days of Education," in
tribute to the educational endeavors of this visionary leader and
learned gentleman on behalf of all mankind; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his purposeful journey of life, Rabbi Schneerson
compiled, with dignity and grace, decades filled with philanthropic
causes, humanitarian effort and astute Judaic leadership, justly earning
the devotion of his followers and the admiration and respect of his
fellow man; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the traditional observance of the Anniversary of the
Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, upon
the occasion of a Reception to be held in the New York State Capitol on
Monday, April 8, 2019, and to recognize April 16, 2019 to August 10,
2019, as "117 Days of Education" in tribute to the educational endeavors
of the beloved Rebbe; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth
Organization.