New York J 545: Honoring Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, posthumously upon the occasion of the co-naming of Presidents Street in Brooklyn, New York, in recognition of his remarkable life

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J00545 Summary:

BILL NOJ00545 

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SPONSORMYRIE

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COSPNSRADDABBO, ASHBY, BAILEY, BASKIN, BORRELLO, BRISPORT, BROUK, BYNOE, CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK, CHAN,
 CLEARE, COMRIE, COONEY, FAHY, FELDER, FERNANDEZ, GALLIVAN, GIANARIS, GONZALEZ, GOUNARDES, GRIFFO,
 HARCKHAM, HELMING, HINCHEY, HOYLMAN-SIGAL, JACKSON, KAVANAGH, KRUEGER, LANZA, LIU, MARTINEZ,
 MARTINS, MATTERA, MAY, MAYER, MURRAY, OBERACKER, O'MARA, ORTT, PALUMBO, PARKER, PERSAUD, RAMOS,
 RHOADS, RIVERA, ROLISON, RYAN C, RYAN S, SALAZAR, SANDERS, SCARCELLA-SPANTON, SEPULVEDA, SERRANO,
 SKOUFIS, STAVISKY, STEC, STEWART-COUSINS, TEDISCO, WALCZYK, WEBB, WEBER, WEIK

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03/20/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

03/25/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

03/25/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 545

BY: Senator MYRIE

 HONORING Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the
 Lubavitcher Rebbe, posthumously upon the occasion of
 the co-naming of Presidents Street in Brooklyn, New
 York, in recognition of his remarkable life

 WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

 WHEREAS, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was a
towering figure in 20th-century Jewish life and one of the most
influential Jewish leaders in modern history; and

 WHEREAS, Born in 1902, Menachem M. Schneerson became the seventh
Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, succeeding his father-in-law,
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, in 1950; under his leadership,
Chabad-Lubavitch transformed from a relatively small Hasidic group into
a global movement with institutions and followers across the world; and

 WHEREAS, The Rebbe's vision was characterized by a deep commitment
to Jewish education, outreach, and the spiritual renewal of Jewish
communities worldwide; he advocated for "Ahavat Yisrael" (love of all
Jews), and tirelessly worked to strengthen Jewish identity and
observance, focusing on the importance of every individual's role in the
greater Jewish mission; and

 WHEREAS, Through his teachings, the Rebbe emphasized the relevance
of Torah to contemporary life, and he applied deep scholarship to
practical action, inspiring thousands of followers to spread Jewish
awareness and practice; and

 WHEREAS, The Rebbe's leadership was not confined to his immediate
followers; his wisdom, derived from the teachings of Chabad philosophy
and his own insights, resonated with people across diverse Jewish
denominations and also non-Jews; he often advocated for building bridges
between all communities and emphasized the importance of moral values in
a troubled world; and

 WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson's passing in 1994 left a profound void in
the Jewish world, but his legacy lives on; his teachings continue to
guide the Chabad movement and countless individuals, and his emphasis on
unity, education, and action remains as relevant as ever; and

 WHEREAS, The Lubavitcher Rebbe's life and work were not just about
religious observance but about inspiring a movement toward greater
spiritual awareness, social responsibility, and unity within the Jewish
people; and

 WHEREAS, The unveiling of the "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way" sign on April
6, 2025 in Brooklyn is a momentous occasion that honors the lasting
legacy of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe; and

 WHEREAS, The Rebbe's life was a beacon of kindness, love, and
dedication to others, values that continue to inspire people worldwide;
by co-naming President Street, the street where the Rebbe lived with his
wife, the city is not only recognizing his immense influence but also
promoting a core message of his leadership: the power of routine acts of
kindness; and

 WHEREAS, The theme of the event-Routine Acts of Kindness-is a
perfect reflection of the Rebbe's teachings; throughout his life, the
Rebbe emphasized that every small, everyday act of goodness and